Russia warns Japan: come to your senses

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday evening that Tokyo's use of journalists for espionage and intelligence gathering in the country is deplorable.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday evening that Tokyo's use of journalists to spy and gather information in the country is regrettable.

According to Ambassador Arjan, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, warned on Tuesday evening about Japan's attempt to spy on this country.

Zakharova said in a written statement in response to the arrest of a Japanese journalist in Russia on charges of espionage: "Moscow wants Tokyo to come to its senses, change its approach and stop hostile actions."

According to "Sputnik" news agency, he explained that Tokyo's efforts to use journalists to spy and gather information with the aim of weakening Russia's security are unfortunate.

The Russian diplomat also added that this incident will become another factor that casts a shadow on the relationship between Russia and Japan.