Japan, Germany Dismiss Russian Criticism of Military Buildup

Japan army Maj. Gen. Toshikatsu Musha (L) and Japan navy Rear Admiral Izuru Ikeuchi (R) pose as they participate in the opening ceremonies of the joint military exercise dubbed “Balikatan” or “Shoulder to Shoulder”, at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon city, Philippines on April 20, 2026. AP Photo/Aaron FavilaJapan and Germany have dismissed criticism from Russian U.N. 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 UN Security Council meeting, in relation to Berlin and Tokyo’s recent efforts to build up their defensive capabilities.