Japan on Wednesday followed through on two of its measures to punish Russia for invading Ukraine, as it expelled diplomats and took legislative steps to formally revoke Moscow’s favorable trading status.
As Moscow’s war against Ukraine continues, eight officials accused of spying on Japan left Tokyo’s Haneda Airport with their families on a chartered plane arranged by the Russian government.
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