Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Russia-Japan contacts remain at the lowest level; if Japan threatens the Far East, Russia will respond accordingly

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-07T03:00:25+00:00

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Rudenko, pointed out that Russia-Japan relations have deteriorated, with bilateral contacts at their lowest level. He criticized Japan's increase in military spending and arms procurement policies, and warned that any threats would be met with countermeasures. He emphasized the need to restore dialogue and cooperation to resolve issues left over from World War II.

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2026-04-07 03:00:25

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko said in an interview that Russia–Japan relations continue to deteriorate, with “bilateral contacts kept at the lowest level.” Rudenko cited policies implemented by Japan that have had a negative impact on stability in the Asia-Pacific region, including departing from Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution, increasing defense spending to 2% of GDP, large-scale procurement of foreign-made weapons including offensive weapons, and loosening the export of military equipment. He warned that if Japan’s actions pose a threat to Russia’s Far Eastern border, Russia will take appropriate countermeasures. Rudenko reiterated that only if Japan, in concrete terms, abandons its hostile line and restores the path of dialogue and cooperation between the two countries can progress be made, including negotiations on a Russia–Japan peace treaty to address issues left over from World War II. (CCTV News)

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