Russia summons Japanese ambassador over Ukraine drone deal

(Abbey Fenbert – The Kyiv Independent) Russia on April 8 summoned Akira Muto, Japan’s ambassador to Moscow, to protest a recent deal between a Japanese company and a Ukrainian drone producer, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Tokyo-based firm Terra Drone in late March became the first Japanese company to invest in Ukraine’s defense sector, announcing a partnership with the Ukranian manufacturer Amazing Drones. The investment marks a significant policy shift for Japan. – Russia summons Japanese ambassador over Ukraine drone deal