Japan has provided Ukraine with portable broadcasting equipment. Ukraine's main television tower in Kyiv was destroyed in a Russian attack last March.
The Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Matsuda Kuninori presented the devices to representatives of Ukraine's public broadcaster in Kyiv on Thursday. The devices were donated through the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The Japanese foreign ministry says Ukraine's public broadcaster has been airing programs using portable devices since the tower was destroyed. But it says the broadcaster needs more equipment.
Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa said on Friday that the devices will contribute to fair and accurate reporting in Ukraine and strengthen the country's democracy.
He stressed that Japan will participate in reconstruction efforts in Ukraine by supporting the country's people, who are dealing with a national crisis.