Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a stark warning to Japan on November 21, 2025, urging Tokyo to learn from World War II history while raising concerns about its current defense policies. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions following controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding the Taiwan region.
Ministry officials emphasized their close monitoring of Japan's military developments, posting archival footage of Japan's 1945 surrender on social media platform X. The accompanying message stressed: "If Tokyo wishes to avoid repeating the mistakes of 1945, it should heed the lessons of history and rely on the still-valid pacifist provisions of its own Constitution."
Spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Japan's approach to cross-strait relations during a Thursday press conference, stating: "Eighty years after WWII's conclusion, Japan still refuses to fully recognize the war's outcomes as established in international law." She specifically referenced recent Japanese statements on Taiwan, accusing Tokyo of "cynically escalating tensions" in the Taiwan Strait while claiming adherence to the one-China principle.
The ministry's statement highlighted concerns about external powers supplying weapons to the Taiwan region and promoting separatist sentiments, characterizing these actions as attempts to use the Chinese province for geopolitical containment. This development occurs as regional powers navigate complex security dynamics in East Asia, with historical grievances continuing to influence contemporary diplomatic relations.
