MOSCOW, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The belligerent stance of the Japanese authorities negatively affects stability in the Asia-Pacific region and directly undermines the security interests of neighboring countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said on Tuesday.

Type 90 battle tanks of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are seen during a live fire exercise at East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba on June 7, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

Rudenko slammed the militaristic trajectory of the Takaichi administration, which he said is characterized by deviation from the peace clause of the constitution, a significant increase in military spending, large-scale purchases of foreign weapons, and relaxed arms export restrictions, according to an interview posted on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The Japanese leadership's remarks about a possible revision of the "three non-nuclear principles" are completely unacceptable, he said, adding that Moscow has repeatedly warned Tokyo through both diplomatic channels and public statements about the negative consequences of such moves.

Regarding Russia-Japan relations, the diplomat said that only if Japan takes concrete steps to abandon its anti-Russian stance can the two countries resume dialogue and cooperation.