Russia Conducts Missile Test Near Disputed Islands Claimed by Japan
Russia conducted a rare missile test off the coast of islands claimed by Japan, further escalating tensions between the two nations. The test follows a visit by President Putin and highlights the ongoing territorial dispute.
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Russia Holds Rare Missile Test Near Islands Claimed by Japan
Russia conducted a rare missile exercise involving naval vessels and a land-based launcher near islands in its Far East that are also claimed by Japan, adding to recent friction between the two nations.
By Alastair Gale
Read full article →Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit
Russia’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an intensifying row over the disputed territory following President Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit there last week. While it was unclear exactly when the test was carried out, the announcement comes after the Russian foreign ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto over Japan’s protest against Putin’s trip to the area. Putin visited Etorofu...
By Kyodo
Read full article →Russia conducts missile test off Japan-claimed islands amid deepening row
MOSCOW (Kyodo) -- Russia's Pacific Fleet said Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an i
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