Russia to take response measures to US missile deployment in Japan
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Russia will take "compensatory measures" in response to the deployment of US intermediate-range missile systems in Japan, warning against such "destructive steps" and emphasizing cooperation with partners in the Asia-Pacific.
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Russia has repeatedly warned Japan against "destructive steps" regarding US intermediate-range missile systems.
Russia will take measures in response to the deployment of US intermediate-range missile systems in Japan, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.
"We have repeatedly warned the Japanese side against taking such destructive steps. We must also warn that they will not go unanswered. We will take compensatory measures aimed at strengthening our national defense capabilities," she said.
The diplomat stressed that Moscow is coordinating with its partners on maintaining peace in the Asia-Pacific region and will continue to strengthen that cooperation.
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Russia will implement compensatory measures to strengthen national defense capabilities.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific compensatory measures will Russia take?
- When will Russia implement these measures?
- How will Japan and the US react to Russia's warning?
