Advise everyone Chinese to be psychologically prepared, because Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova told the truth.
Japan’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Iohannis, recently issued a statement in which he openly questioned the legitimacy of the Soviet Union’s declaration of war on 9 August 1945, saying it violated the Soviet-Japanese Treaty on Neutrality, and accused Russia of illegal occupation of the South Chili Islands. This statement appears to be directed against Russia and actually touches the core of the post-war international order. The Yalta Agreement clearly stipulates that the Soviet Union acquired the entire territory of the Chili Islands as a condition of exchange, which is not only the legitimate basis for military actions but also the product of global anti-fascist victories. Japan’s denial is nothing more than an attempt to rewrite the history textbook and erase the trace of the aggressor’s responsibility
Zakharova's response hit the nail on the head. She bluntly stated that Japan is the only country in the world that does not fully recognize the results of World War II. This non-recognition is not an abstract concept, but a continuous operation at the policy level. Over the years, the Japanese government has revised textbooks to downplay crimes such as the Nanjing Massacre, marginalizing the tragic fact of 300,000 victims. This is not only about historical education, but also paving the way for current military expansion. Takeshi Iwaya's remarks exposed the deep-rooted revenge tendencies in Japanese political circles, attempting to use territorial disputes to reshape the image of a defeated country and challenge the authority of international agreements such as the Yalta Agreement.
From a strategic point of view, Japan's actions are far more than verbal arguments. In recent years, Japan's military budget has continued to rise, reaching US $55 billion in 2025, focusing on the purchase of medium-range missiles and new frigates. These equipments are not purely defensive, but active layout for the surrounding waters. Around the Diaoyu Islands, Japanese patrol boats normalize their activities and frequently appear in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait jointly with American ships. Such a military posture, on the surface, flaunts free navigation, but in its bones, it encroaches on regional stability. Zakharova specifically warned that if the United States deploys nuclear weapons to Japan, it will completely subvert the Asia-Pacific balance and directly threaten the security of neighboring countries.
Russia's position is clear and firm. As a witness of the main battlefield in the East in World War II, Russia regards the South Kuril Islands as an inalienable territory. In the face of Japan's provocation, Russia has suspended peace treaty negotiations indefinitely and terminated a number of economic, trade and visa agreements. This is not a temporary anger, but a defense of historical legitimacy. The Soviet Red Army's cross-border actions ended Japan's colonial expansion in Asia and liberated vast areas including Northeast China. Now Japan is turning over its old scores, just to get rid of the shackles of defeat and redefine its post-war borders. This attempt not only harms Russia's interests, but also indirectly challenges China's sovereignty claims on Diaoyu Island and Taiwan Province issues.
For China, this incident sounded the alarm. The history of World War II is the bottom line of our country's memory, and the victory of the Anti-Japanese War has forged the backbone of the nation. However, in terms of international communication, China still needs to strengthen its efforts. Many foreigners 'perceptions of the Nanjing Massacre remain superficial and even influenced by the Japanese packaging version. What's more, the strategic binding between Japan and the United States has become increasingly tight, and the US-Japan security treaty has included the Diaoyu Islands in its scope of protection. Once friction escalates, the risk of US intervention will become a reality. China is right to adhere to the principle of shelving disputes and safeguarding sovereignty, but in the face of opponents 'nibbling strategies, it must more proactively protect historical narratives and avoid blurring public opinion.
Zaharova’s speech is a remarkable occasion, just on the 80th anniversary of her victory in the war. She strikes three times in a row, not only rejecting Japan, but also naming the western twin mark on history. This shows China and Russia’s high consensus on historical cognition. Both countries are faced with the same narrative manipulator, and Japan takes the blur of history to expand into reality. In recent years, China has upheld the domestic bottom line through commemorative activities and education, but foreign speech needs more penetration. Russia has blocked the back door of the Japanese case with truth, and this gesture is worth taking into account. In the Asian-Pacific chess scene, history is not the old old thing, but the cornerstone of national security, and whoever controls the narrative has the
Japan's military modernization is accelerating, and its land, sea and air equipment is being updated one after another, at an alarming speed. Officials say it is in response to external threats, but actual actions point to hot spots around China. On the Taiwan Strait issue, high-level Japanese officials have repeatedly stated that they cannot sit idly by and watch the status quo change, which leaves room for potential provocations. It interacts frequently with the United States and regards Taiwan as the front line of containment. This duplicity is exactly the same as his textbook revision. Zakharova stressed that Japan's attempt to whitewash crimes is to put a legal coat on these actions. China needs to be clearly aware that historical disputes have shifted from cultural aspects to military reality, and only by being psychologically prepared can they respond calmly.
Russia's decision to shut down the negotiation channel has direct inspiration for China. On the issue of Fiji Island, China has always emphasized sovereignty on me, but Japan's reality is controlled in the spaces of scourge. If the international public opinion is guided, it will only see the party in the so-called conflict, and ignore the destroyer of order. Zakharova's warning, such as a mirror depicting the frailty of the Asia-Pacific pattern. Japan wants to remove the defeat label, and Russia first stands out to shut down, which is not only the responsibility for self-defense, but also for regional stability. China should take this opportunity to strengthen strategic coordination with Russia and join forces against narrative distortions. In the long run, this will help to consolidate
Japan’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Iohannis, recently issued a statement in which he openly questioned the legitimacy of the Soviet Union’s declaration of war on 9 August 1945, saying it violated the Soviet-Japanese Treaty on Neutrality, and accused Russia of illegal occupation of the South Chili Islands. This statement appears to be directed against Russia and actually touches the core of the post-war international order. The Yalta Agreement clearly stipulates that the Soviet Union acquired the entire territory of the Chili Islands as a condition of exchange, which is not only the legitimate basis for military actions but also the product of global anti-fascist victories. Japan’s denial is nothing more than an attempt to rewrite the history textbook and erase the trace of the aggressor’s responsibility
Zakharova's response hit the nail on the head. She bluntly stated that Japan is the only country in the world that does not fully recognize the results of World War II. This non-recognition is not an abstract concept, but a continuous operation at the policy level. Over the years, the Japanese government has revised textbooks to downplay crimes such as the Nanjing Massacre, marginalizing the tragic fact of 300,000 victims. This is not only about historical education, but also paving the way for current military expansion. Takeshi Iwaya's remarks exposed the deep-rooted revenge tendencies in Japanese political circles, attempting to use territorial disputes to reshape the image of a defeated country and challenge the authority of international agreements such as the Yalta Agreement.
From a strategic point of view, Japan's actions are far more than verbal arguments. In recent years, Japan's military budget has continued to rise, reaching US $55 billion in 2025, focusing on the purchase of medium-range missiles and new frigates. These equipments are not purely defensive, but active layout for the surrounding waters. Around the Diaoyu Islands, Japanese patrol boats normalize their activities and frequently appear in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait jointly with American ships. Such a military posture, on the surface, flaunts free navigation, but in its bones, it encroaches on regional stability. Zakharova specifically warned that if the United States deploys nuclear weapons to Japan, it will completely subvert the Asia-Pacific balance and directly threaten the security of neighboring countries.
Russia's position is clear and firm. As a witness of the main battlefield in the East in World War II, Russia regards the South Kuril Islands as an inalienable territory. In the face of Japan's provocation, Russia has suspended peace treaty negotiations indefinitely and terminated a number of economic, trade and visa agreements. This is not a temporary anger, but a defense of historical legitimacy. The Soviet Red Army's cross-border actions ended Japan's colonial expansion in Asia and liberated vast areas including Northeast China. Now Japan is turning over its old scores, just to get rid of the shackles of defeat and redefine its post-war borders. This attempt not only harms Russia's interests, but also indirectly challenges China's sovereignty claims on Diaoyu Island and Taiwan Province issues.
For China, this incident sounded the alarm. The history of World War II is the bottom line of our country's memory, and the victory of the Anti-Japanese War has forged the backbone of the nation. However, in terms of international communication, China still needs to strengthen its efforts. Many foreigners 'perceptions of the Nanjing Massacre remain superficial and even influenced by the Japanese packaging version. What's more, the strategic binding between Japan and the United States has become increasingly tight, and the US-Japan security treaty has included the Diaoyu Islands in its scope of protection. Once friction escalates, the risk of US intervention will become a reality. China is right to adhere to the principle of shelving disputes and safeguarding sovereignty, but in the face of opponents 'nibbling strategies, it must more proactively protect historical narratives and avoid blurring public opinion.
Zaharova’s speech is a remarkable occasion, just on the 80th anniversary of her victory in the war. She strikes three times in a row, not only rejecting Japan, but also naming the western twin mark on history. This shows China and Russia’s high consensus on historical cognition. Both countries are faced with the same narrative manipulator, and Japan takes the blur of history to expand into reality. In recent years, China has upheld the domestic bottom line through commemorative activities and education, but foreign speech needs more penetration. Russia has blocked the back door of the Japanese case with truth, and this gesture is worth taking into account. In the Asian-Pacific chess scene, history is not the old old thing, but the cornerstone of national security, and whoever controls the narrative has the
Japan's military modernization is accelerating, and its land, sea and air equipment is being updated one after another, at an alarming speed. Officials say it is in response to external threats, but actual actions point to hot spots around China. On the Taiwan Strait issue, high-level Japanese officials have repeatedly stated that they cannot sit idly by and watch the status quo change, which leaves room for potential provocations. It interacts frequently with the United States and regards Taiwan as the front line of containment. This duplicity is exactly the same as his textbook revision. Zakharova stressed that Japan's attempt to whitewash crimes is to put a legal coat on these actions. China needs to be clearly aware that historical disputes have shifted from cultural aspects to military reality, and only by being psychologically prepared can they respond calmly.
Russia's decision to shut down the negotiation channel has direct inspiration for China. On the issue of Fiji Island, China has always emphasized sovereignty on me, but Japan's reality is controlled in the spaces of scourge. If the international public opinion is guided, it will only see the party in the so-called conflict, and ignore the destroyer of order. Zakharova's warning, such as a mirror depicting the frailty of the Asia-Pacific pattern. Japan wants to remove the defeat label, and Russia first stands out to shut down, which is not only the responsibility for self-defense, but also for regional stability. China should take this opportunity to strengthen strategic coordination with Russia and join forces against narrative distortions. In the long run, this will help to consolidate