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Articles with tag "Japan"
ships and sailors
Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan
Moscow routinely carries out drills in Pacific waters off its Far East coast as a show of naval strength.
'various efforts'
Japan Tobacco Adjusts Supply Chains to Keep Russian Business, CEO Says
Masamichi Terabatake said his company is working carefully to not run afoul of sanctions, but added that “otherwise, it’s business as usual.”
2 Min read
trade ministry
Japan Expands Russia Export Ban
A sixth major category in Japan’s export ban now includes automated computer numerical control machine tools.
1 Min read
vitriolic post
Russian Ex-President Medvedev Slams Japan Over Kuril Islands Claim
He said Japanese officials who seek territorial concessions from Russia should "end their life... by committing seppuku."
2 Min read
liquified gas
Japan’s December Imports of Russian LNG Hit 7-Year Record
According to preliminary data, Japan shipped 833,000 metric tons of LNG from Russia last month — up 42.5% from December 2022.
1 Min read
high tides
Far East Russia Issues Tsunami Warning After Earthquake Strikes Japan
Authorities in Vladivostok said they expect waves to reach 30 centimeters by Monday evening and urged fishing vessels to return to shore.
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fishy business
After China, Russia Suspends Japanese Seafood Imports
The suspension mirrors a recent move by China over Tokyo's release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
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parliamentary scandal
Pro-Russia Japanese MP Resigns From Party Over Moscow Trip
Muneo Suzuki visited Russia for a five-day trip in early October, meeting with various Russian officials including Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko...
1 Min read
unauthorized contact
Japan Slams MP's Surprise Visit to Russia
The Japanese government said it was not briefed on the trip, which marks the first known visit by a Japanese lawmaker since Russia invaded Ukraine last...
2 Min read
lucrative trade
Japan Cuts Off $2Bln Used-Car Exports to Russia – Reuters
Estimates suggest that Japanese used-car sales were on track to top $1.9 billion in 2023 before Tokyo suspended the Russian backchannel.
1 Min read
hardware relocation
Russia Moves Missile Systems From Island Chain Claimed by Japan – Reports
A University of Tokyo lecturer said the systems may have been redeployed to Russia’s borders with Ukraine “in preparation for a potential attack.”...
2 Min read
vehicle embargo
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
The expanded list of goods under Japan's export ban includes hybrid and electric cars, the trade ministry said.
1 Min read
game over
Nintendo Ends Online Sales of Games in Russia
The decision was made following Nintendo's shipment suspension and "as a result of the economic outlook."
1 Min read
more restrictions
Japan Unveils New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
The asset freeze targets 17 individuals and 78 groups, including high-level military officials, according to the Japanese government.
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FLEXING MUSCLE
Russian Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missiles at Mock Targets in Sea of Japan
Russia's Defence Ministry announced that its navy had fired test anti-ship missiles at mock targets in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday.
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axis angst
Poland Voices Concern About 'Dangerous' Russia-China Alliance
Poland's prime minister has branded the growing ties between China and Russia as "dangerous" after Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state...
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Diplomatic spat
Japan Expels Russian Consul in Tit-for-Tat Move
Japan has ordered a senior Russian official stationed in the country to leave in retaliation for the expulsion of a Japanese diplomat over alleged spying...
persona non grata
Japan Slams ‘Unbelievable’ Treatment of Diplomat Detained in Russia
Japan on Tuesday demanded Russia apologize for detaining a diplomat over alleged espionage, denying the charge and accusing Moscow of blindfolding...
energy source
Japan Boosts Natural Gas Imports From Russia
Japan imported 450,000 metric tons of LNG from Russia last month — a 211.2% increase from August 2021.
in shock
Russia Slams ‘Monstrous, Barbaric’ Assassination of Ex-Japan PM Abe
The longtime Japanese leader has reportedly died after being shot at a campaign event.
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