Russia calls on Tokyo to come to its senses and change its approach, and to abandon hostile actions towards it, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, following the arrest of a Japanese journalist. Tokyo's attempts to use its correspondents to gather information with the aim of undermining Russia's security are unfortunate. This incident will become another factor overshadowing the atmosphere of Russia-Japan relations, the diplomat noted.

Russia calls on Tokyo to come to its senses and change its approach, and to abandon hostile actions towards it, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, following the arrest of a Japanese journalist. Tokyo's attempts to use its correspondents to gather information with the aim of undermining Russia's security are unfortunate. This incident will become another factor overshadowing the atmosphere of Russia-Japan relations, the diplomat noted.