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Did the Japanese's execution of Richard Sorge incite any retaliation from the Soviet Union?
No
Yes, they declared war on Japan
Yes, there was a spike in espionage activity
Yes, they executed a captive Japanese spy
Answer
The Soviet Union did not retaliate against Japan for executing Richard Sorge, likely due to strategic reasons and the lack of definitive proof linking his activities directly to the Soviet government. Sorge was a Soviet spy who provided valuable intelligence to the Soviets during World War II, but the Soviets may have been concerned about escalating tensions with Japan and jeopardizing their own strategic position.
The Spy Who Fooled Hitler: The Richard Sorge Quiz
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