Russia warns Japan that deploying offensive weapons in the Southern Islands is escalating regional tensions

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zarakhova on the 27th: Japanese actions (deploying advanced offensive weapons in the Southwest Islands) have escalated regional tensions and posed a significant threat to neighboring countries, and Russia reserves the right to take a strong response against Japan.

On November 27, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zarakhova issued a warning against Japan, mainly targeting Japan's military move of deploying offensive missiles in the Southwest Islands (especially Okinotorishima). She clearly stated that this move has undermined regional security and stability and poses a serious threat to neighboring countries, and Russia reserves the right to take a strong response.

In her statement, Zarakhova mentioned "the intense conflict that occurred on these islands 80 years ago," which is an ethical accusation against Japan using historical issues, linking current military deployments with Japan's past militarist actions, aiming to undermine the legitimacy of Japan's actions in international public opinion.

Zarakhova directly attributed Japan's actions to being "under U.S. guidance." This reflects Russia's view that this issue is part of the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, whose fundamental purpose is to contain Russia's (and China's) influence in the region.

Japan's military deployment in the Southwest Islands publicly aims to strengthen its so-called "Southwest Defense Line" to cope with changes in the surrounding security environment. However, this is inevitably perceived as a targeted provocation by China and Russia, leading to strong reactions. Notably, the Chinese Ministry of Defense and the Russian Foreign Ministry issued severe warnings against Japan on the same day. This synchronicity strongly implies a shared position and strategic cooperation between China and Russia in addressing Japan's military expansion, which will have a significant impact on the regional power balance.

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