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

Tokyo on Monday rebuked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after he voiced opposition over the weekend to Japan’s drive for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, claiming the country was on a “path of militarisation”. Lavrov’s comments came as the security council, tasked with safeguarding peace, is facing calls for reform amid accusations it failed to prevent recent conflicts such…

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

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