# Russia concerned over Japan’s accelerated remilitarization, parliament speaker says

https://mins.news/en/item/125551

- TASS, 2026-11-02 13:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2211971

> Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said Russia and China are deeply concerned about Japan’s accelerated remilitarization, saying it would seriously harm peace, security and stability in the Asia-Pacific and directly contradict Japan’s pacifist constitution. She said Russia is ready to work with others to prevent further escalation by Japan.

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