Putin is concerned about US involvement in negotiations for peace treaty between Japan and Russia September 5 21:31
At the plenary session of the International Economic Forum in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East, President Putin stated that “the third country's position must be taken into account” regarding the peace treaty negotiations with Japan. Renewed concern about how to get involved in this issue.
President Putin gave a speech with Prime Minister Abe and Prime Minister Modi at the general meeting of the “Eastern Economic Forum” on the afternoon of May 5.
President Putin stated that there are various problems regarding the peace treaty negotiations with Japan. “The issue of security must take into account the position of the third country,” and how the United States is involved in security issues. I expressed concern again.
In addition, he pointed out that the new interceptor missile system “Aegis Ashore”, which Japan plans to introduce from the United States, could be diverted as a missile launcher aimed at Russia. “The United States has deployed missile systems in Japan and Korea. Doing does not make us happy. I am disappointed and concerned. "
On the other hand, “No matter how difficult, we will continue to negotiate with Prime Minister Abe, saying that we will do our best to normalize bilateral relations based on the 1956 Joint Declaration between Japan and the Soviet Union.” I showed the attitude to go.
Prime Minister Mid-range Missile “No Consultation, No Plans”
Prime Minister Abe said the Russian side is concerned about Aegis Ashore. “The Aegis Ashore we are planning to introduce is a Japanese facility that Japan will operate. It is completely different from the latest interceptor missile system "THAAD" by the United States.
On top of that, he pointed out that North Korea has deployed hundreds of ballistic missiles that brought Japan into range, “We introduced a system to prevent North Korea ’s missiles. It ’s very regrettable that it ’s launching a ballistic missile, but it ’s exactly going to protect Japan from there. ”
Furthermore, regarding ground-launched medium-range missiles that the United States is showing willingness to deploy in Asia, `` There are no plans for such missile deployment in Japan from the United States, there is no plan at all '' .