Germany's Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt opened a new hybrid warfare center in Berlin, citing a "Russian threat" and "foreign powers" engaging in espionage, sabotage, and disinformation. The center aims for "active cyber defense." Meanwhile, the Federal Prosecutor General criticized its creation due to overlapping functions with existing centers.
Russia's Ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, warned that unilateral military build-ups in the Arctic will prompt retaliatory measures from Russia, emphasizing the region's importance for peace, development, and cooperation.
Russia is closely watching Japan's rapid remilitarization and military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, viewing it as a threat to regional peace and security. Moscow plans to continue diplomatic efforts to highlight the detrimental nature of Tokyo's policies, which Zakharova attributes to US pressure.
AfD deputy Markus Frohnmaier stated that the German government's "course toward militarization" threatens the country's security, criticizing the CDU and SPD for prioritizing "readiness for war" over diplomacy. He defended the AfD as the only party advocating for dialogue and Germany's interests.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that the likelihood of a military conflict against Russia and Belarus, potentially escalating into a global conflict, is "extremely high" due to Europe's rapid militarization and NATO's troop deployments.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on June 3 that Japan's claims of not remilitarizing are a disguise, accusing Tokyo of evading its historical responsibilities and international obligations while expanding its military capabilities under the guise of 'collective self-defense' and 'counterattack capabilities'.
China's foreign ministry has denied a Financial Times report claiming President Xi Jinping criticized Japan's military buildup to Donald Trump. The FT stated Xi "castigated" Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, but China's spokeswoman Mao Ning said this "does not accord with the information available to the Chinese side."
Xi Jinping reportedly showed strong concern about Japan's militarization during a summit with Donald Trump, surprising US officials. Xi criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while Trump defended Japan's need for increased security amid North Korean threats. Experts note Xi's actions may accelerate Japan's rise.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that reports of President Xi Jinping criticizing Japan's alleged remilitarization to Donald Trump are baseless rumors and do not align with China's information.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning denied reports that the US-China presidential summit discussed Japan's 'remilitarization,' stating the reports are inconsistent with China's understanding and reiterating China's clear stance on Sino-Japanese relations.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning announced that China prohibits dual-use item exports to Japanese military users and for military purposes, citing concerns over Japan's 'remilitarization' and nuclear ambitions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed strong concerns about Japan's remilitarization during a recent summit with US President Donald Trump, reportedly surprising American officials. Xi criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan's defense spending increase, while Trump defended Japan's need for greater security due to North Korean threats.
Professor Peter Kuznick stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are offering an alternative to "warfare, militarization, and domination" with their embrace of multipolarity and rejection of unilateral force.
China acknowledges Russia's concerns regarding the European Union's militarization efforts, as stated in a joint declaration between the two nations. President Putin visited Beijing on May 19th for talks with President Xi Jinping.
An expert from MGIMO warns that the EU's push for accelerated militarization will deepen its economic crisis, diverting resources from social programs and increasing inequality within and between member states.
Thai political scientist Rom Phiramontri says Russia's successful launch of the Sarmat ICBM, despite rendering Western missile defenses obsolete, will not change Europe's militarization strategy due to its focus on conventional competition and the perceived deterrent nature of nuclear arsenals.
David T. Pyne assumed that Russia is winning a proxy war against the combined military might of NATO and Ukraine
According to Sergey Nechayev, reports that Europe is actively preparing for a war with Russia are causing justified concern in Russia
Russia must not allow a repeat of June 22, 1941, the Russian Security Council deputy chairman said
"Do not delude yourself that the German establishment will consider itself definitively bound by a scrap of paper, even if some treaty on new principles of European security is concluded," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
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"Northern European countries have seen an increase in the number of US military bases and NATO command centers," Nikolay Korchunov stressed
Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that remilitarization is gaining momentum in Japan, as evidenced by"a sharp increase in military spending"
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on Japan to fully recognize the results of World War II and abandon the course of accelerated remilitarization. Zakharova criticized Tokyo's liberalization of weapons exports as a deliberate departure from its pacifist foreign policy maintained for over eight decades. She also condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent offering to the Yasukuni Shinto Shrine, calling it an odious temple that symbolizes militarism and a cynical disregard for the feelings of neighboring peoples who suffered from militaristic Japan during WWII.
