At the center of the operation is a secretive Russian military intelligence unit known as the 20th Directorate, whose officers allegedly pose as diplomats or businesspeople to buy, steal, and smuggle sensitive equipment into Russia.

The investigation identifies Maksim Filchenkov, a veteran GRU officer operating under cover as an Aeroflot employee in Tokyo, as a key figure in the network. Western intelligence officials say he has cultivated relationships with logistics companies capable of routing restricted goods through third countries before they reach Russia.

Japan is a particularly valuable target because it is a leading exporter of dual-use technology, including microchips, transmitters, machine tools, and other components used in advanced weapons. One Tokyo-based logistics company linked to Filchenkov denied knowingly moving sanctioned products.

Ukraine and other Western governments have repeatedly warned Tokyo that Japanese components are being recovered from Russian missiles and military equipment used in attacks on civilians. Ukrainian officials sent multiple diplomatic notes containing photographs and lists of Japanese-made circuit boards, semiconductors, and transmitters found in Russian weapons.

In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and his beloved Home State of South Carolina, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at 6 P.M. GOD BLESS YOU LINDSEY!

When urged to get help immediately by the person on the call, Graham joked: "I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out, and do Israeli-Saudi normalization."

He died several hours later.

I will not only restore Brazil's relations with Israel, but I will also expand them.

We will have the opportunity to establish historic, unprecedented agreements in every area where Israel can cooperate with Brazil.

Likewise, I am certain that many Brazilians will be interested in bringing their businesses to Israel and getting to know this wonderful and extraordinary country.