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Russia tests missiles near disputed Kuril Islands, escalating Tokyo tensions

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Russia conducted a missile test near the disputed Kuril Islands, which Japan claims as its Northern Territories. The exercise involved the Bastion missile system and the guided missile cruiser Varyag, simulating an attack on enemy vessels. This action follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Etorofu Island, the largest of the disputed islands, and escalates ongoing territorial tensions between Russia and Japan. AI

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Russia tests missiles near disputed Kuril Islands, escalating Tokyo tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit

    Russia’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an intensifying row over the disputed territory following President Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit there last week. While it was unclear exactly w…

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