Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Summary
Russia’s navy conducted missile tests near disputed islands that both Russia and Japan claim. Japan strongly criticized the tests, which followed President Donald Trump’s visit to the area by Russian President Vladimir Putin, heightening tensions between the two countries.Key Facts
- Russia’s Pacific fleet fired Bastion missiles from Etorofu island, hitting targets about 300 km away.
- The drills included a nuclear-powered submarine and a guided-missile cruiser.
- President Putin visited Etorofu, part of the disputed islands, which Japan calls the Northern Territories.
- Japan’s foreign minister said Japan opposes military build-up on these islands.
- The islands were taken by the Soviet Union from Japan after World War II.
- The exercises began on August 4 and involve around 60 ships, 30 aircraft, and over 13,000 military personnel.
- Japan protested the large-scale Russian military drills on August 5.
- The Russian drills will continue until August 29.
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