TOKYO -- Russia's decision to suspend a fishing agreement with Japan has added to the strain on bilateral ties, with Tokyo seeing the move as retaliation for sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Fishing has been a key element in economic cooperation between Japan and Russia. © Reuters
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