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Japan denies militarisation amid Russian opposition to UN seat

Original: Japan denies ‘militarisation’ after Russia opposes permanent UN council seat

Japan has rejected accusations of militarisation after Russia voiced opposition to Tokyo gaining a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions over Japan's defence policy and its long-sought bid to expand the council, where Russia holds a veto as one of five permanent members. The dispute underscores widening friction between Moscow and Tokyo amid broader geopolitical rivalry.

Why now: Russia's opposition to Japan's UN ambitions and Japan's denial of militarisation are fresh diplomatic friction drawing attention.

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• Japan denies ‘militarisation’ after Russia opposes permanent UN council seat · scmp.com
• Japan denies ‘militarisation’ after Russia opposes permanent UN council seat · South China Morning Post

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