Japan to send officials to Russia in May to protect business assets: gov't

Japan will send officials to Russia at the end of this month for talks with Moscow "from the perspective of protecting the assets of Japanese firms" operating in the nation amid its war in Ukraine, the top spokesman said Monday.The remarks by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara followed recent media reports that Japan is considering sending an economic delegation to Russia to lay the groundwork for business activities after the Ukraine war ends.At a press conference, Kihara denied there is such a plan, saying the current situation does not allow Japan to pursue new cooperation with Russia…READ FULL ARTICLE