On Saturday, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS that Moscow is 'unequivocally negative' about discussions in Japan on acquiring nuclear weapons. 🇷🇺❌
Japan has long adhered to its non-nuclear principles—no production, no possession, no deployment—since the end of World War II. But this week, some voices in Tokyo's prime minister's office suggested a move towards constitutional changes to allow nukes. 😲
Rudenko warns that this 'militarization' could escalate tensions across Northeast Asia, prompting countermeasures from nations that feel threatened. Think of how shifts in one place can ripple from Seoul to Singapore. 🌏
For young adults tracking global security, this debate is more than headlines. It touches on tech (think modern nuke detection), diplomacy, and regional stability—issues that resonate from Mumbai to Manila. 💡
The coming months will show whether Japan sticks to its non-nuclear path or rethinks its post-war stance—and how that choice shapes Asia's security map in 2026 and beyond.
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Deputy FM says Russia opposes Japan's nuclear weapon discussions
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