Russia opposes Japan's nuclear weapon discussions: deputy FM
Summary
Russia opposes Japan's discussions about acquiring nuclear weapons, warning that militarization would worsen the situation in Northeast Asia and provoke countermeasures.
Key Points
- Russia opposes Japan's potential acquisition of nuclear weapons.
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko expressed a negative stance on Japan's constitutional discussions about nuclear principles.
- Moscow believes militarization of Japan will worsen Northeast Asia's security situation.
- Japan's prime minister's office has suggested Japan should possess nuclear weapons, which is controversial.
