Japan joining US global anti-missile shield ‘directly affects’ Russia’s security interests : Lavrov

The deployment of US missile shield components in Japan directly affects Russia’s national security and regional interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo.

US missile systems in Japan may have offensive purpose & be controlled by Washington : Moscow

The US-made Aegis missile-defense system deployed in Japan could be used for offensive purposes and fall under full control of Washington, the Russian foreign minister warns.

Russia Accuses US of Breaking Treaty over Defense System Sale to Japan

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov Saturday accused the United States of violating a key arms treaty by selling a missile defense system to Japan.

Ryabkov: THAAD Deployment in South Korea, Japan May Force Russia to Respond

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday that Russia may be forced to take military measures to counterbalance the deployment of the US THAAD missile defense systems to South Korea and Japan.

Japan to hold drills deploying missile interceptors at US bases

Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) will hold drills deploying missile interceptors at three US military bases here to prepare for any contingencies stemming from heightened tensions in the Korean Peninsula, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Friday.

Russia Closely Monitors Deployment of US Missile Defenses in Japan

Moscow keeps a close eye on development of friendly ties between the US and Japan in the sphere of missile defense, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with Chinese and Japanese mass media.