Japan criticized Russia for conducting missile tests around disputed islands in early August 2026. The Russian Pacific Fleet fired missiles from Etorofu, simulating attacks on enemy vessels. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi deemed the military buildup unacceptable, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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