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Patriot priority and Japan's sanctions: 21 June 2024
Summary
A look back at two security developments reported on 20 June 2024, as the war with Russia continued.
What did Ukraine's partners add to the security picture on 21 June 2024? Two reports from the previous day, 20 June 2024, framed that date.
The first concerned air defence. As reported at the time, Ukraine was prioritised first among the countries due to receive ordered deliveries of MIM-104 Patriot missile systems from the United States. The report set Ukraine at the front of the queue for those orders.
The second concerned sanctions. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced measures against firms based in China, India, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, citing their alleged support for Russia in the war against Ukraine. The announcement named four countries where the targeted companies were based.
Together, the two reports showed support for Ukraine arriving through different channels: the allocation of scarce weapons deliveries by the United States, and financial pressure on foreign suppliers of Russia's war effort from Japan. The reports gave no further detail on delivery timelines or on which firms were targeted, and this retrospective does not extend beyond what was announced.
