Russia conducts missile drills near disputed Kuril Islands
Russia's Pacific fleet simulated an attack on enemy vessels during military exercises near the southern Kuril Islands. The maneuvers included live missile drills in the archipelago, which Japan claims as its Northern Territories. These actions drew sharp criticism from the Japanese government as regional tensions escalate.
The military display follows a formal diplomatic rift. Moscow protested comments made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding a recent visit to the islands by Putin. Russian officials summoned the Japanese ambassador to denounce Takaichi's remarks concerning the disputed islands as anti-Russian.
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