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Lavrov believes Japan still has supporters of cooperation with Russia

TASS

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July 2, 2026

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The top diplomat's message was read out at the exhibition’s opening ceremony at the Russian Embassy in Tokyo

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

How Japan seeks to win over allies by rebutting China over military spending

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s pushback against China signals a calculated bid to fend off accusations of Tokyo’s “new militarism” by Beijing to ensure that the label does not stick and slow Japan’s security reforms. His comments in recent weeks on separate instances are aimed at shaping the perceptions of Tokyo’s state partners, according to analysts. Speaking in his first published interview with foreign media as defence chief on June 17, Koizumi questioned the accuracy of...

NK News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea

A senior Moscow official criticized South Korea for aligning with the West in its “attacks” on Russia in a meeting with Seoul’s ambassador, accusing the ROK of stoking tensions in the DPRK and urging his country to end sanctions against Pyongyang. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, Moscow’s top diplomat overseeing Korean Peninsula affairs among other []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Ueda beri amaran, keyakinan Jepun memuncak

MONTERREY: Penyerang Jepun, Ayase Ueda memberi amaran kepada Sweden bahawa dia kini berada pada tahap keyakinan tertinggi selepas meledak dua gol ketika membantu Samurai Biru membelasah Tunisia 4-0 dalam aksi Kumpulan F Piala Dunia 2026, kelmarin. Kemenangan itu menyaksikan Jepun berkongsi kedudukan teratas kumpulan bersama Belanda dan hanya selangkah lagi untuk mengesahkan tempat ke pusingan ... Read more The post Ueda beri amaran, keyakinan Jepun memuncak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UPI

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· Jun 28, 2026

South Korea, Japan deepen AI and defense cooperation

South Korea, Japan deepen AI and defense cooperation

The Week

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· Jul 10, 2026

Is the Russia-China relationship a threat to Nato?

Is the Russia-China relationship a threat to Nato?

Korea Times News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Can Korea, Japan still be considered 'football rivals'?

Can Korea, Japan still be considered 'football rivals'?

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Related coverage for "Lavrov believes Japan still has supporters of cooperation with Russia": South China Morning Post — How Japan seeks to win over allies by rebutting China over military spending. NK News — Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea. Utusan Malaysia — Ueda beri amaran, keyakinan Jepun memuncak. UPI — South Korea, Japan deepen AI and defense cooperation. The Week — Is the Russia-China relationship a threat to Nato? . Korea Times News — Can Korea, Japan still be considered 'football rivals'?