Japan and Germany have dismissed criticism from Russian United Nations Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia that the “remilitarization” of the two countries is a threat to global security and undermines the results of World War II.
Nebenzia made the comments on May 26 at the first session of a U.N. Security Council meeting, in relation to Berlin and Tokyo’s recent efforts to build up their defensive capabilities.
Japanese envoy Kazuyuki Yamazaki rejected these claims, saying that Japan has upheld international law and was faithful to the U.N. Charter, criticizing Russia for “continuing its aggression against Ukraine in violation of the charter.”…
Japan, Germany Dismiss Russian Criticism of Military Buildup
