Russia protests against Japan’s participation in US’ large-scale military drill
July 21, 2025As regards the fact that Japan’s Air “Self-Defense Force” has participated in a large-scale military drill of the US which is on near the Far Eastern borders of Russia from July 9, the Russian Foreign Ministry resolutely protested to the Japanese embassy in Moscow on July 16.
The drill is aimed at increasing the operational collaboration abilities of the US and Japan in an atmosphere close to actual war, the Foreign Ministry said, emphasizing that such irresponsible action, which shows definite signs of preparation for military conflict, cannot be tolerated.
KCNA