<span style="color: #222222;">Japan is sending bulletproof vests, helmets and other defense supplies to Ukraine to help the country fight Russia's military operation. It is a rare move by Japan, which has a principle of not shipping defense supplies to countries in conflict. </span><br />''<br />''Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters today that shipping and other logistical details are being finalized after a decision by the National Security Council. Matsuno said, bulletproof vests, helmets, tents, as well as generators, food, winter clothes and medical supplies will be delivered by Self-Defense Force aircraft.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The planned shipment comes after a request from Ukraine. Japan, because of its pacifist principles, is supplying only non-lethal goods, Matsuno said.</span><br />