Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
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Japan has said it recognised the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the country into a “den of spies” and key source of weapons components.
The newspaper, in an investigation published on Sunday, reported that thanks to “weak espionage laws”, Moscow was using Japan as a key hub for intelligence gathering and procurement of dual-use technology needed for its war in Ukraine.
Chief government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said on Monday: “We recognise that in a rapidly changing security environment there is a growing need to counter for
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Japan has said it recognised the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the country into a “den of spies” and key source of weapons components.
The newspaper, in an investigation published on Sunday, reported that thanks to “weak espionage laws”, Moscow was using Japan as a key hub for intelligence gathering and procurement of dual-use technology needed for its war in Ukraine.
Chief government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said on Monday: “We recognise that in a rapidly changing security environment there is a growing need to counter for