The Russian Foreign Ministry opposed the appearance of nuclear weapons in Japan

The Russian side has a negative attitude towards the possibility of Japan acquiring nuclear weapons. This was announced on December 20 by Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.

"We are aware that discussions on this topic are currently unfolding in Japan <...> Our position is unequivocally negative," he said in an interview with TASS.

He stressed that the militarization of Japan can only worsen the situation in Northeast Asia, as well as lead to appropriate countermeasures from countries for which such militarization poses a threat.

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The Mainichi newspaper reported on November 15 that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a statement about Tokyo's consideration of the possibility of deploying US nuclear weapons on its territory. She stressed that since Tokyo's security is based on an alliance with Washington, the previous restrictions need to be reviewed.

Kyodo news agency reported on December 19 that an unnamed official responsible for national security issues in the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi considers it necessary for the country to acquire nuclear weapons.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on the same day that China and the international community should be vigilant after statements by a Japanese official about the need to possess nuclear weapons.

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