Russia Used Japan for Spying, Tech in Ukraine War: NYT
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- Russia has used Japan as a base for technology and spying in its war against Ukraine, according to a New York Times report released on Sunday.
- Russian spies relocated to Japan after being expelled from Western countries following the start of the Ukraine war.
Why it matters: The disclosure points to a gap in allied enforcement: Japanese territory apparently served as a workaround hub for Russian intelligence and tech procurement despite Tokyo's alignment with Western sanctions on Moscow.
