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TOKYO, Japan-Japan is forced to follow in the footsteps of the Western anti-Russian sanctions policy, despite the obvious economic inexpediency of worsening relations with Russia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Considering the obviously unfriendly character of unilateral restrictions imposed by Tokyo, the Russian Federation decided not to continue peace treaty talks with Japan, suspended visa-free travel for Japanese citizens, withdrew from the dialogue with Japan on developing joint economic activities on the southern Kuril Islands.