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

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

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