Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit

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Russia’s Pacific Fleet tested missiles near islands claimed by Japan, intensifying the territorial dispute following President Vladimir Putin’s visit. The action has spurred diplomatic protests from Japan amid growing security concerns in the region.

Russia’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an intensifying row over the disputed territory following President Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit there last week. While it was unclear exactly when the test was carried out, the announcement comes after the Russian foreign ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto over Japan’s protest against Putin’s trip to the area. Putin visited Etorofu...