Russia and China to Respond to US Missile Deployment in Japan

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned that Russia and China will react, beyond political measures, if the United States proceeds with deploying missiles in Japan. This follows a report from The Japan Times indicating U.S. interest in using the Typhon mid-range missile system in joint military exercises in Japan.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has issued a stern warning that both Russia and China will react if the United States proceeds with its plan to deploy missiles in Japan.

This statement was made in response to a report from The Japan Times dated September 7, indicating U.S. interest in deploying the Typhon mid-range missile system to Japan for joint military exercises.

Zakharova emphasized that the measures taken by Russia and China would extend beyond mere political actions, signaling potential military or strategic responses.

(With inputs from agencies.)