Kremlin Aide: Japan Can Build Nuclear Weapons

TASS · world

A Russian Presidential Aide has stated that Japan possesses the capability to assemble nuclear weapons within a year. Anton Kobyakov, also the Executive Secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee, highlighted Japan's ongoing militarization. This assertion raises concerns about regional security and the potential for a shift in the geopolitical balance in East Asia, given Japan's historical context and current defense posture.