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FILE: Surface-to-surface missiles and anti-submarine weapons seen on the Russian missile cruiser Varyag during its visit to San Francisco, 21 June 2010.

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Video. Russia test-fires missiles on disputed islands as Japan blasts drills

Updated: 21/08/2026 - 12:29 GMT+2

The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese sovereignty.

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