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Japan-Russia ties sink as Moscow shifts strategy
Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist Yuki Imai is being described by observers as hostage diplomacy, deepening an already strained relationship. The move comes as Moscow shifts its strategic focus, raising concerns about the future of ties between the two countries.
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