Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Russia Reinforces Its Troops Deployed In The Kuril Islands

Russia To Complete Kuril Troops’ Reinforcement By 2014 -- RT

A top Russian military commander has said the country is reinforcing its troops deployed in the Kuril Islands – the Russian territory in the Far East that is claimed by Japan.

The reinforcement goes in accordance with the schedule earlier approved by the Russian President, Chief of the General Staff General Nikolay Makarov told the press. Two modern garrisons are being built on the islands, the general added.

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My Comment: This will not please Japan, as well as reinforcing the awareness that many islands in Asia are involved in territorial disputes.

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