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Questions and Answers
The deployment of US medium-range missiles in Japan poses a threat to Russia's ______.
The deployment of US medium-range missiles in Japan poses a threat to Russia's ______.
security
Maria Zakharova stated that Tokyo is deliberately fanning ______ around Taiwan.
Maria Zakharova stated that Tokyo is deliberately fanning ______ around Taiwan.
tensions
The US military plans to set up temporary bases along Japan's southwestern ______ island chain.
The US military plans to set up temporary bases along Japan's southwestern ______ island chain.
Nansei
Zakharova accused Tokyo of justifying its accelerated ______ with Washington.
Zakharova accused Tokyo of justifying its accelerated ______ with Washington.
Moscow's warning highlights the potential threat to Russia if US missiles emerge on its ______.
Moscow's warning highlights the potential threat to Russia if US missiles emerge on its ______.
Zakharova referred to Russia's updated nuclear deterrence ______ to understand potential actions.
Zakharova referred to Russia's updated nuclear deterrence ______ to understand potential actions.
Russia is considering possibly deploying medium-range and short-range missiles in ______ if US missiles appear.
Russia is considering possibly deploying medium-range and short-range missiles in ______ if US missiles appear.
Zakharova noted that Washington's actions undermine regional stability and ______ in the Asia-Pacific region.
Zakharova noted that Washington's actions undermine regional stability and ______ in the Asia-Pacific region.
What is the primary reason Russia perceives the deployment of US missiles in Japan as a threat?
What is the primary reason Russia perceives the deployment of US missiles in Japan as a threat?
Maria Zakharova believes that Tokyo's actions are improving stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
Maria Zakharova believes that Tokyo's actions are improving stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
What measures did Zakharova indicate Russia might take in response to US missiles in Japan?
What measures did Zakharova indicate Russia might take in response to US missiles in Japan?
Zakharova accused Tokyo of fanning tensions around ______.
Zakharova accused Tokyo of fanning tensions around ______.
Which statement best summarizes Zakharova's view on US actions regarding Taiwan?
Which statement best summarizes Zakharova's view on US actions regarding Taiwan?
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
What was the reported reason for the US military setting up bases in Japan?
What was the reported reason for the US military setting up bases in Japan?
Russia has warned Japan that it will take necessary steps if US missiles appear in ______.
Russia has warned Japan that it will take necessary steps if US missiles appear in ______.
Flashcards
US missiles in Japan
US missiles in Japan
The deployment of US medium-range missiles in Japan is a threat to Russia's security.
Russia's response to US missiles
Russia's response to US missiles
Russia will take proportionate measures to enhance its defense capabilities if US missiles are deployed in Japan.
Japan's role in tensions
Japan's role in tensions
Japan is accused of deliberately escalating tensions around Taiwan, to justify its military buildup.
US actions
US actions
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Russia's deterrence doctrine
Russia's deterrence doctrine
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Possible Russian missile deployment
Possible Russian missile deployment
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Regional stability
Regional stability
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Taiwan contingency
Taiwan contingency
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US missile deployment in Japan
US missile deployment in Japan
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Russia's security concerns
Russia's security concerns
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Proportional response
Proportional response
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Japan's alleged actions
Japan's alleged actions
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US 'status quo' argument
US 'status quo' argument
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Russia's nuclear deterrence doctrine
Russia's nuclear deterrence doctrine
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Russia's potential missile deployment
Russia's potential missile deployment
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Study Notes
Russian Response to US Missile Deployment in Japan
- Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, warned against the deployment of US medium-range missiles in Japan.
- This deployment would threaten Russia's security, and Russia will respond proportionally.
- Russia accuses Japan of increasing tensions around Taiwan to justify its accelerated militarization.
- Japan is reportedly establishing temporary US missile bases in the southwestern Nansei island chain and the Philippines to counter a potential "Taiwan contingency".
Justification for Russian Concerns
- Zakharova criticizes Japan's actions as "outright pressure on China" and a violation of US commitments to Beijing on Taiwan.
- Zakharova asserts Japan's actions undermine regional stability and security in the Asia-Pacific.
- Previous Russian warnings to Japan about the security implications of US missile deployment are explicitly referenced.
Potential Russian Retaliation
- Russia is prepared to take proportional measures in response to the deployment of US missiles in Japan.
- Russia may choose to deploy their own medium-range and short-range missiles in Asia in response.
- Russia's updated nuclear deterrence doctrine is mentioned as a relevant factor informing potential responses.
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