TOKYO, Jumada I 18, 1436, Mar 9, 2015, SPA -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he has agreed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel for asking Russia to play a constructive role to bring a "peaceful and diplomatic solution" to the Ukraine situation, Reuters reported. The two leaders also agreed to aim for an EU-Japan free trade pact by the end of the year. --SPA 14:16 LOCAL TIME 11:16 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w