Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on the ministry website on the 5th that Moscow will impose reciprocal countermeasures against Tokyo’s unfriendly measures, initially targeting sectors of particular importance to Japan. She said Tokyo’s actions show disregard for international law and bilateral agreements and have further damaged bilateral relations.

2026-10-06

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on the ministry website on the 5th that Moscow will impose reciprocal countermeasures against Tokyo’s unfriendly measures, initially targeting sectors of particular importance to Japan. She said Tokyo’s actions show disregard for international law and bilateral agreements and have further damaged bilateral relations.