⚠️ Russia Raises the Alarm on Japan’s Military Makeover ⚠️
Earlier this week, Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, warned that Japan’s latest moves point to a resurgence of militarism that deserves global attention 🧐.
Once restricted from maintaining a full-fledged army after World War II, Japan has been rapidly transforming its self-defense forces. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called for boosting Tokyo’s defense budget to 2% of GDP, aligning with NATO’s standard. According to Shoigu, this could even rise to 5% following Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency.
Shoigu also flagged concerns about new weapons left behind after joint U.S.–Japan drills, talking specifically about missiles and decisions to deploy them on Japanese ships 🚢💥.
His comments add extra fuel to discussions on regional power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific. Is this a blockbuster sequel or a global plot twist? 🎬
We’ll keep an eye on how this unfolds and what it means for Asia’s security puzzle 🧩.
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Russia's Shoigu warns against resurgence of Japanese militarism
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