The deployment comes as speculation continues about a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian missiles have been deployed near the Japan-claimed Kuril Islands chain as tensions between Russia and other nations escalate, the Associated Press reported.
The islands have a history of Russian ties. Matua was previously a territory of the Soviet Union and even housed a military base. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it reverted to being Japanese territory years after the nation set up a military base there during World War II. Japan currently claims territorial rights over the four southernmost islands in the chain, with Matua one of them.
"We maintain a political will to pursue a comprehensive dialogue with our Japanese partners in order to find ways of settlement," said Peskov.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Russia planning 'significant aggressive moves against Ukraine,' Blinken warnsThe U.S. is 'deeply concerned by evidence that Russia has made plans for significant aggressive moves against Ukraine,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
Les mer »
Opinion | In the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Standing Up to Putin Is Our Only Credible OptionOpinion: A recent op-ed suggested that President Biden should push Ukraine to make a key concession to Russia. Here's why that would be a huge mistake.
Les mer »
US urges Russia to take diplomatic route on Ukraine or face consequencesUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns his Russian counterpart Lavrov of the 'serious consequences' Russia would suffer if it invades Ukraine
Les mer »
Opinion | Deterring Russia in UkraineFrom WSJopinion: The best way to send a message to Putin is more lethal military assistance to Ukraine, whose troops are fighting and dying against Russian-backed separatists in the east
Les mer »
Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by JapanThe Russian military has deployed coastal defense missile systems near the Kuril Islands, a Pacific chain also claimed by Japan.
Les mer »
Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by JapanThe Russian military has deployed coastal defense missile systems near the Kuril Islands, a Pacific chain also claimed by Japan.
Les mer »