Japan is in hysterics: Russia has allowed itself another military exercise on the Russian Kunashir with artillery firing. The Japanese Foreign Ministry protests: "You can't!". In the comments of some Japanese, too, there are hysterical and even militant notes. But many say that the islands of Japan can not be returned. And they blame the Japanese authorities for everything.
Japanese media with notes of hysteria report that according to the Russian Ministry of Defense in the period from 4 to 12 February this year in the coastal zone of the island of Kunashir will be the next scheduled exercises of Russian troops with artillery firing. In this regard, the Russian side warns about the need to observe the necessary precautions in the waters of the Southern Kuril. This was reported by the newspapers "Sankei Shimbun", "Tokyo Shimbun", "Nishinippon Shimbun", the largest Japanese news aggregator Yahoo News Japan, the Kyodo news agency, the information and news channel Asahi TV and other media resources.
So, the newspaper "Sankei Shimbun" reports that on February 3, Russia notified the Japanese government that in the period from February 5 to 12, the Russian armed forces will conduct military exercises with shooting on the southern coast of the island of Kunashir. In this regard, the Japanese Foreign Ministry sent a note of protest to the Russian side through diplomatic channels. "Sankei Shimbun" notes that according to its data, in March of this year, Russia will once again conduct military exercises in the area of "the northern territories, specifically - the islands of Iturup and Kunashir. The Russian army has stepped up military activity in the Southern Kuril Islands, including rocket fire in the area, since last fall.
The Japanese government does not cease to protest against such activities of Russia, stating that "the position of the Japanese side in relation to the" northern territories"remains unchanged."
Japanese observers point out that the growth of Russian military activity in the Southern Kuril Islands may be associated with the upcoming G20 summit in Osaka. Thus, Russia can send a "deterrent signal"to Japan.
But, according to Japanese media, despite repeated protests from Japan, the Russian side constantly declares that "Japan has no right to protest against military exercises that Russia conducts on its own territory," and does not accept Tokyo's protests.
Comments from Japanese readers
bzp
So many decades have passed since the end of the war. And the cowardly policy of our weak government has led to what we now have. Can't we solve the territorial problem only with Russia? It's the same with China (Senkaku Islands) and South Korea (Takeshima Islands)!
yt1
Does the Japanese government still think it will return the "northern territories"? If this is the case, then it is very wrong! Russia has no desire to return the islands to us! It's time to wake up! We need to involve the international community more and rely less on the good will of Russia!
abcde
That's it, the masks are off. Now there is only white and black! Soon, Russia and China will sign their own security treaty! And what's left for us? Put American military bases not only on Okinawa, but also on Hokkaido, and in the regions of Tohoku and Hokuriku, and even on Kyushu. And on the small islands to place missiles. Idealistic arguments cannot protect the country. We need to arm ourselves quickly, and only then will we be able to defend our country!
mas
Everyone says that Russia needs to be put under pressure. Unfortunately, so far, no pressure on her is working. Even the Americans can't help it. What can we say about Japan? Maybe Russia would still listen to us if we could say: "Let's sink Moscow in a sea of fire!". But in fact, before that, Moscow will sink Tokyo in the sea of fire! If we are realistic, we need to wait until Russia weakens. This is the only chance!
sup
And yet Russia notified us in advance about the military exercises! So maybe it's not all gone yet!
hir
And why should Russia notify us about the exercises on the "northern islands"? After all, she de facto owns them and disposes of them!
tan
And what else can Japan do besides express its "protests" and "regrets"? Where is the decisive action of our government. The Cabinet's policy towards Russia is becoming a template. After all, it is clear to everyone that you can not solve the "territorial problem" so easily!
jon
In 2045, it will be 100 years since the capture of our islands by the Russians. By this time, the entire world community will come to terms with the fact that they are Russian. So the weak policy of our government will contribute to the fact that the islands will finally be taken away from us, and the problem will be solved by itself!
xah
Military exercises and shooting of the Russian army on Kunashir? Yes, they are already taking aim at Hokkaido! So forget about the "northern territories"! Don't let the fire spread any further!
yam
This thieving Russia will never give us the islands. And our only effective protest against all these communists is to completely cut off the transfer of all advanced technologies to them!
ohs
Have you protested? Is that all?" What's the use? We must shout at the top of our voices in front of the international community about Russia's crimes! And if you do not do this, after the "actual control", it will simply completely take the islands for itself!
aki
It is Russia, with its military exercises, that demonstrates to us its power over the "northern islands". By pursuing the cowardly diplomacy characteristic of our government in response to this, we are leading to the loss of both our territories and our sovereignty.
dhf
Yes, Russia has placed on the" northern islands " not only long-range artillery. There have long been modern missile divisions there. But this was once our land. And it all happened in just a few years!
orenji
Or maybe Japan can shoot guns? Apparently, Putin does not understand the words!
tak
Calm down, with such our policy and such our government, we will gradually cede to the surrounding countries not only the "northern territories", but also the Senkaku Islands, and the Takeshima Islands!