Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said on July 18 in an interview with Russian media that Moscow is closely monitoring cooperation between Japanese drone manufacturers and Ukrainian drone developers, saying Ukrainian drones are "killing Russian civilians" and Japan is providing assistance. He said Russia views the collaboration as "openly hostile" and that weapons posing a threat to Russia, and facilities in Ukraine producing those weapons, are legitimate targets for Russian strikes. He added Japa

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said on July 18 in an interview with Russian media that Moscow is closely monitoring cooperation between Japanese drone manufacturers and Ukrainian drone developers, saying Ukrainian drones are "killing Russian civilians" and Japan is providing assistance. He said Russia views the collaboration as "openly hostile" and that weapons posing a threat to Russia, and facilities in Ukraine producing those weapons, are legitimate targets for Russian strikes. He added Japan is pushing Russia-Japan relations "further into the abyss."