Japan–Russia relations

Russian Ambassador Nikolay Nozdrev says Russia-Japan relations have entered an Ice Age amid Western sanctions tensions

Russia Says Ties With Japan Have Entered ‘Ice Age,’ Tokyo Deepens Anti-Moscow Alignment

The relationship between Russia and Japan has entered what Moscow now describes as an “Ice Age,” marking one of the lowest points in bilateral ties since the end of World War II

May 11, 2026

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Japan puts the brakes on lucrative used-car trade with Russia

Japan takes strong measures to block car exports to Russia amid Ukrainian conflict

In a move aimed at intensifying economic sanctions against Russia, Japan has unveiled plans to impose a complete blockade on car export channels, reports ABS-CBN. This bold step, which is set to

October 6, 2024