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Japan Emerges as Key Hub for Russian Intelligence Amid Ukraine War

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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago

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Following Western expulsions of Russian spies, Japan has become a key intelligence hub for Russia, supplying critical technology for its war in Ukraine. A secret Russian unit operates in Tokyo to acquire and smuggle Japanese-made components used in Russian missiles and drones. Japan is now working to enhance its intelligence and export controls to counter this threat.

01Japan has become a central hub for Russian intelligence after Western countries expelled Russian spies.
02Russian military intelligence unit 'Directorate 20' operates covertly in Tokyo under diplomatic cover.
03About 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese-made components despite export bans.
04Ukraine provided Japan with evidence of Japanese technology in Russian weapons, but Tokyo's response was slow.
05Japan's weak espionage laws and lack of foreign intelligence agency facilitate Russian spy operations.
06Japan is now strengthening intelligence capabilities and export controls to combat espionage and illegal technology transfers.

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