Russia is expelling 8 Japanese diplomats/UnSplash
Russia did not like the position of 8 Japanese diplomats on the war in Ukraine. Therefore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the aggressor country announced their expulsion.
Apparently, such a decision was made so that they would not spread their opinions among the Russian population. It is also possible that Russia is expelling them in response to Tokyo's previous decision to expel Russian diplomats.
Russia is expelling 8 Japanese diplomats
The ministry demanded that eight Japanese diplomats leave the country before May 10.
The ministry said that the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida “spreads slander about Russia's military operation in Ukraine.”
In addition, according to According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Japanese diplomats “are taking hostile political measures that damage relations between the two countries that have been building for years.”
Japan expelled Russian diplomats
Japan decided to expel eight diplomats from the Russian embassy. This decision was made against the backdrop of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine.
At the same time, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that when this decision is made, retaliatory measures are expected from Moscow. However, he added that his government will do everything possible to protect the activities of Japanese citizens and businesses in Russia.
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