Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Japan is increasing efforts to counter foreign espionage following reports that Russia is using the country as a hub for intelligence gathering and technology procurement. The government aims to address security vulnerabilities that have allegedly allowed Moscow to acquire dual-use components for its war in Ukraine.
The New York Times investigation said Russian intelligence has been working under cover at the Tokyo office of Russian airline Aeroflot./Getty Images The New York Times investigation said Russian intelligence has been working under cover at the Tokyo office of Russian airline Aeroflot./Getty Images Japan Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir Putin
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