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Russia is concerned about Japan's militarization plans, but is committed to cooperation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Valdai Club that Russia is concerned about plans for the militarization of Japan, but is committed to cooperation with Tokyo.
Earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko noted that relations between the countries continue to seriously degrade.

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Relations between Russia and Japan are complicated by the territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands, which remains unresolved after World War II. Japan is pursuing a policy of strengthening its defense in response to regional threats, which Russia interprets as militarization.

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Russia is concerned about plans to militarize Japan, but Moscow is committed to cooperation with Tokyo. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club; the broadcast is available on Rutube.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said that relations between Moscow and Tokyo continue to seriously degrade.

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What specific Japanese militarization plans are of concern to Russia?
Will Russia take retaliatory measures in connection with Japan's actions?
How will the degradation of relations affect the possible resolution of the territorial dispute?

Russia is concerned about Japan's militarization plans, but is committed to cooperation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Valdai Club that Russia is concerned about plans for the militarization of Japan, but is committed to cooperation with Tokyo.
Earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko noted that relations between the countries continue to seriously degrade.

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Why It Matters

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Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said that relations between Moscow and Tokyo continue to seriously degrade.

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What specific Japanese militarization plans are of concern to Russia?
Will Russia take retaliatory measures in connection with Japan's actions?
How will the degradation of relations affect the possible resolution of the territorial dispute?

Russia is concerned about Japan's militarization plans, but is committed to cooperation

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