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Russia Conducts Missile Tests Near Disputed Islands Following Putin Visit

morning · · thread: President Putin Makes First Visit to Disputed Etorofu Island

4 sources across 3 countries · Japan · Hong Kong · United States

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  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

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Russia's Pacific Fleet conducted a missile test off a group of Russian held, Japanese claimed islands on Thursday. The exercise follows President Vladimir Putin's first ever visit to the area last week, which triggered an intensifying row over the disputed territory. The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto following Japan's protest against the visit. According to reports from a center right outlet, the test involved the Bastion surface to ship missile system, the guided missile cruiser Varyag, and the Omsk nuclear powered submarine. The exercise simulated an attack on enemy vessels and reportedly hit all intended targets at a range of at least 300 kilometers. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi described Moscow's military buildup on the islands as unacceptable. Center leaning sources characterized the missile test as rare.

How each side framed it

Centre
These outlets focused on the diplomatic friction and the rarity of the military exercise.
Centre-right
This outlet provided specific technical details regarding the missile systems and naval vessels used in the test.

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