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Russia missile tests near disputed islands anger Japan
Russia's Pacific Fleet conducted Bastion missile tests near the disputed Kuril Islands, which Japan claims as its Northern Territories.
The exercises came shortly after President Putin's visit to the islands, which had already drawn a protest from Tokyo.
Japan summoned Russia's ambassador and lodged a formal complaint.
The tests are seen as a further strain on bilateral relations amid the Ukraine conflict.
Japan
Island country in East Asia
Island country in East Asia
Kuril Islands
Island chain located in Northeast Asia administered by Russia
Island chain located in Northeast Asia administered by Russia
Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)