Summary
Russia is worried about the presence of the U.S. Typhon missile system in Japan. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed concerns that these missile systems, though said to be temporary, might remain in Japan longer than expected. The deployment of these systems is part of the U.S. military exercises with Japan.
Key Facts
- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov voiced concerns over U.S. missile systems in Japan.
- The U.S. deployed its Typhon missile system to Japan in August for the first time.
- The Typhon system is capable of launching Standard Missile-6s and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- The missiles were deployed at a U.S. Marine Corps base in Iwakuni, Japan.
- The deployment was reportedly for temporary military exercises.
- Lavrov suggested these systems might not have been withdrawn from Japan, causing concern.
- Lavrov mentioned that other NATO allies are also involved in military activities near Russia's borders.
