Russia holds naval drills in Sea of Japan, despite Tokyo's concerns

Japan has raised concerns over Russia's military buildup in the region, particularly on the Kuril Island chain, four of which are claimed by Tokyo in a dispute dating back to World War II. While Russia insists the war games are long-planned and purely defensive in nature, NATO has said that they are simulating "large-scale conflict."

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