‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
Reports describe Japan as a 'den of spies' as Russia targets the nation for technology to support its war in Ukraine.
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The brief
Reports indicate that Russia has successfully conducted espionage operations within Japan. These activities are reportedly aimed at acquiring technology to support the Russian war effort in Ukraine.
Coverage from The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Hill emphasizes the methods by which Japan became vulnerable to these operations. The Moscow Times reports that Japan has admitted a need to improve its countermeasures against this espionage.
Attention now turns to the specific actions Tokyo is taking to address these vulnerabilities and counter the reported 'den of spies.'
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Quick answers
What is Russia seeking from Japan?
According to The Hill, Russia is going to Japan for technology to use in the Ukraine war.
How has the Japanese government responded?
The Moscow Times reports that Japan has admitted there is a need to counter espionage.
Which outlets are covering this trend?
Coverage includes reports from The New York Times, The Guardian, The Hill, and The Moscow Times.
Coverage (4)
- How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies The New York Times · 7h ago
- Japan Admits Need to Counter Espionage After Russian ‘Den of Spies’ Report The Moscow Times · 7h ago
- Russia goes to Japan for tech in Ukraine war: Report The Hill · 7h ago
- ‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it? The Guardian · 7h ago
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