Japan planning to send business delegation to Russia as early as May

Japan is planning to dispatch an economic delegation to Russia as early as May in anticipation of Japanese firms fully resuming operations in the country once the Ukraine war ends, sources close to the matter said Thursday.The Japanese government has asked at least five major trading houses and shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to join, according to the sources.With concerns growing over energy imports from the Middle East due to the Iran war, the procurement of Russian crude oil could be discussed.The plan, however, could prove controversial as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues and…READ FULL ARTICLE