Russia demands Japan withdraw US Typhon missile systems from island
Russia's Foreign Ministry has protested the deployment of U.S. Typhon missile systems on Japan's Kyushu island.
Russia's Foreign Ministry sent a protest note to Japan over the deployment of the American-made Typhon missile systems on Kyushu, according to the ministry statement. The systems are claimed by Russia to pose a threat to regional stability.
The U.S. and Japan have expanded military cooperation in recent years amid tensions with China and Russia. Japan has previously stated the systems are temporary and part of broader defense arrangements with Washington.
Sources
- Russia demands Japan withdraw US Typhon missile systems from island — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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