Russia foreign minister plans Japan visit within next few months
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced concern that Japan's status as an ally of the United States is proving to be an obstacle to bilateral relations between Tokyo and Moscow.
A statement said that Russia has no choice but to regard the joint exercises as a serious challenge and potential threat to Russia's national security.
Japan's foreign minister airs concerns over Russian military activity
The remarks came after Moscow and Beijing sent a flotilla of naval vessels around Japan and conducted a joint bomber patrol over nearby waters in recent weeks.
Chinese and Russian navies' Tsugaru Strait transit highlights growing defense ties
The sailing through the narrow strait separating Japan’s main island and Hokkaido follows drills between the two nations in the Sea of Japan.
Japan's neighbors congratulate Kishida and seek improved ties
Japan's neighbors on Monday voiced eagerness to improve their ties with Tokyo after Fumio Kishida succeeded Yoshihide Suga as prime minister.
Russian man from disputed island in taken into custody in Japan
The man was found in the Hokkaido town of Shibetsu, located near the coast opposite to Kunashiri island.
Japan's foreign minister protests against Russian visit to disputed island
Toshimitsu Motegi voiced his concerns over Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit to Etorofu in July.
The visit to Etorofu Island by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is the first trip to the disputed isles by a prime minister since August 2019.
Russia considers 'unprecedented' joint activity proposals with Japan
The future of the northwestern Pacific islands is at the center of a long-standing territorial dispute.
Putin says Russia ready to continue peace treaty talks with Japan
It was the first time the Russian leader said the bilateral talks should go on after a constitutional change barred the country from transferring territory to any foreign power.
Japanese government confirms safety of sailors detained by Russia
The Russian border security agency has said the sailors' vessel entered Russia's exclusive economic zone and illegally fished there.
