Japan shares a border with Russia and they have a territorial dispute over several islands. Russia also joined up with China for a 'maritime' military exercise near Japan. A weakened Russia is to their advantage.
Also, they're pretty pissed off over the increased hydro-carbon prices.
Japan shares a border with Russia and they have a territorial dispute over several islands. Russia also joined up with China for a 'maritime' military exercise near Japan. A weakened Russia is to their advantage.
Also, they're pretty pissed off over the increased hydro-carbon prices.