Russian military drills on Japan-claimed islands after peace talks halted

The Russian military has reportedly started a military exercise involving 3,000+ troops on isles disputed with Japan. Moscow recently halted peace talks with Japan over Tokyo's sanctions in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. The Russian ministry said troops, including artillery units, are taking part on the assumption of an enemy landing. The dispute over 4 islands - Japan claims the Soviet Union illegally seized territory at the end of World War II. Watch the full video for more.

 
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