Event Brief
Russia lodges protest with Japan over U.S. missile hosting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has sent a note to Japan protesting Japan’s hosting of U.S. medium-range missile systems. The ministry framed the move as a response to the U.S. deployment arrangements in Japan.
WHO: Russia’s Foreign Ministry
WHAT: Sent a protest note to Japan over Japan hosting U.S. medium-range missile systems
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:42 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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