Russia's detention of a Japanese journalist for spying allegation marks a fresh low in bilateral ties, and Moscow's hardline stance toward Tokyo is set to continue at least until the Ukraine war ends, according to foreign policy analysts.The bilateral relationship, once vibrant through repeated summits between then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin, has significantly deteriorated with Moscow labeling Japan "unfriendly" for joining Western sanctions in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Russia has taken measures drawing protests by Tokyo, most…READ FULL ARTICLE
