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Russia Denounces Japan's Drone Investment as Hostile Act

4/10/2026

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Russia protested Japan's Terra Drone investment in a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, calling the move a "hostile act" that threatens Russia's national security.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko expressed the concern during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto.
Akira Muto rejected the protest, saying the meeting was prearranged to discuss political dialogue and economic matters.
James Brown, an international relations expert, dismissed Russia's protest as unfounded.

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Russia protested Japan's Terra Drone investment in a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, calling the move a "hostile act" that threatens Russia's national security.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko expressed the concern during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto.
Akira Muto rejected the protest, saying the meeting was prearranged to discuss political dialogue and economic matters.
James Brown, an international relations expert, dismissed Russia's protest as unfounded.