Residents of Japan’s southernmost Okinawa prefecture are concerned about US bases as well as a series of incidents involving US troops and the rapid deployment of self-defense forces. Governor Governor Danny Tamaki said this in his speech at the funeral ceremony dedicated to the end of the Battle of Okinawa. RIA News
“The existence of huge American bases, events and events with the American army, environmental problems caused by American bases, and the excessive burden on Okinawa due to American bases continue today,” he said.
Tamani added that there is currently a rapid movement of self-defense forces in Okinawa. These actions interfere with the memory of the Battle of Okinawa and cause great concern among the public. Also speaking at the ceremony was Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who acknowledged Okinawa’s burden. His speech was accompanied by cries of protest from citizens.
The day before, the nuclear-powered American aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt has reached To the South Korean port of Busan against the background of deepening cooperation between Russia and North Korea. The aircraft carrier is expected to participate in the Freedom Edge military exercises of the USA, South Korea and Japan, which are expected to be held in the region at the end of June.
Previously in the Kremlin commented The West’s reaction to Putin’s visit to North Korea and Vietnam.