Russian Foreign Minister: Japan Accelerates "Re-Militarization" Threatening Peace and Stability in the Asia-Pacific

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-03T18:26:18+00:00

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov criticized the Japanese government for accelerating the process of "re-militarization," believing that this threatens peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. He emphasized that any actions that lead to regional tensions are unacceptable and called on Japan to learn from history and abandon its past aggressive policies.

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2026-02-03 18:26:18

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On February 2nd, local time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website published a transcript of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s responses to media questions regarding Russia’s diplomatic achievements in 2025. Regarding related issues, Lavrov stated that the Japanese government intends to abolish the constraints of the Peace Constitution, significantly increase the defense budget, develop offensive military capabilities, increase military exercises with the United States and its allies, and accelerate the process of “remilitarization,” which poses a threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Lavrov said that Russia has conveyed a clear message to Japan through diplomatic and public channels: any actions that escalate tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and threaten international security are unacceptable. The Japanese government must learn from history and thoroughly distance itself from the evil policies that brought suffering to the world and Japan in the 20th century. (CCTV News)

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