Russia's Foreign Minister U.S. deploys medium-range missiles in Japan

Russia's foreign minister Lavrov said at a meeting with Foreign Minister Mogi last week that he was concerned about deploying a new medium-range missile in his allies, and was concerned again about deploying it in Japan. Was shown.

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a policy to pursue the development of new medium-range missiles and deploy them to allies in Europe and Asia in the future, following the expiration of the INF = Intermediate-Term Nuclear Missile Treaty with Russia. Is.

In response, Russia's foreign minister Lavrov said on a state-run television program aired yesterday that he had discussed the matter during a meeting with Foreign Minister Mogi last week.

Russia is increasingly concerned that a new medium-range missile could be installed on the new Aegis Ashore interceptor missile system, which Japan will also introduce, and it seems that this has been conveyed at the talks, but it depends on Foreign Minister Lavrov. Foreign Minister Mogi said, "Japan is the one that will take the initiative."

However, Foreign Minister Lavrov said again on the show that "when missiles are deployed in Japan and elsewhere, they will reach the Ural region in central Russia."

He stressed the closeness of the two countries, noting that China, Russia's strategic partner, did not want to be attacked, and also referred to China's defense.

Russia and China have been strengthening their military ties in recent years, and it seems likely that Russia will aim to dominate the United States.