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Russia says ties with Japan have reached an all-time low after Tokyo-backed investment in Ukrainian drone technology.
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00:00Russia says its relations with Japan have reached an all-time low
00:04after Tokyo agrees to invest in a Ukrainian drone technology company.
00:09Russian officials describe the agreement as hostile,
00:12pointing to Ukraine's use of drones in ongoing military operations against Russian forces.
00:21The foreign ministry summoned Japan's ambassador to Moscow, Akira Muto,
00:25to formally protest the deal between Teradrone and Ukraine's Amazing Drones LLC.
00:30The agreement focused on developing unmanned aerial systems,
00:34a move Russia claimed directly supported Ukraine's military capabilities during the ongoing conflict.
00:40In March, Teradrone confirmed its investment in Amazing Drones LLC,
00:44which was developing and producing interceptor drones within Ukraine.
00:48The company said it planned to collaborate on drone development
00:52while expanding the practical use of its technical expertise in active defense environments.
00:57This technology had strengthened Ukraine's ability to counter aerial attacks
01:02and was increasingly seen as a more cost-effective alternative to traditional missile defense systems.
01:09KAMI neighborhood of Teenage Drones R
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