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…

Japan is preparing to send an economic delegation to Russia later this month in a move aimed at laying the groundwork for expanded business activity after the war in Ukraine ends, sources familiar with the plan said Friday. The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proposed a two-day visit…