Zakharova Warns Japan: New Measures Against Russia Prove Lack of Independence

On October 5, Maria Zakharova, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that Japan’s recent measures against Russia constitute yet another confirmation of Tokyo’s lack of foreign policy independence.

“Tokyo’s unfriendly actions will not remain without proportionate countermeasures on our part, which will focus primarily on areas of interest to Japan,” she said in a statement published by the ministry.