Russia warns of regional destabilization if Japan shares control of US nuclear weapons.

Russia has warned that deploying U.S. nuclear weapons to Japan as part of an "Asian NATO" would destabilize the region. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has proposed enhancing Japan's alliance with the U.S., which could include sharing control of nuclear arms. While this idea is not immediate, it has garnered concern from both India and the U.S., with implications of Japan's increased subservience to U.S. policies potentially leading to heightened tensions.

October 16, 2024
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