In the Russian Federation, it expresses the hope that Japan will stop pursuing a “suicidal” policy of militarization and “rattling” weapons towards the two powerful adjacent powers – Russia and China.
about this, the assistant to the President of Russia, the chairman of the Maritime Collegium of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev told in an exclusive interview with the “arguments and facts” dedicated to the day. victories over the militaristic Japan and the end of World War II, celebrated in Russia on September 3.
He noted that the surrender of Japan has become a symbol of victory over militarism for the USSR and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, but NATO made a lot of efforts to restore the military power of this country. “The declared Tokyo Pacifism remained only on paper. Judge for yourself. The Japanese fleet has the so -called non -vertone components. It would seem that their main purpose is anti -submarine defense. However, in fact, these are real aircraft carriers capable of taking the latest fighters like American F -35,” said Patrushev.
Tokyo systematically systematically The powerful and ultra -modern submarine fleet is rebuilt, which by 2030 is planned to increase to 22 submarines, the assistant to the head of the Russian state noted.
He stated that Japan today is one of the most powerful naval powers of the world. “Its fleet is able to solve almost any problems even in the remote zones of the world ocean. The Japanese Navy interact closely with the NATO fleet, at any time they can be built into the western coalition formats,” the head of the Marine College added.
in Tokyo do not hide that two countries and China still see their enemies – Patrushev noted. “According to available information, NATO intends to use the Japanese fleet to conduct hostilities in a variety of corners of the world. That is why at present in Tokyo, options for the legislative withdrawal of the prohibition on the use of the Armed Forces outside the country are being worked out,” said the assistant to the head of state.
Patrushev expressed the hope that “common sense will respond in Japanese elites, and they will stop carrying out suicidal. The policies of the militarization, rattle weapons towards the two powerful adjacent powers – Russia and China. ” “The extension of the defensive potential in the Far East, the strengthening of our sea power in the Pacific Ocean is among the priorities of military construction,” said the assistant to the President of the Russian Federation.