Why Russia's Anti-Submarine Aircraft 'Encircle' Japan
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Russian warplanes have flown near Japan at a time when Washington is increasingly assertive in its foreign policy, particularly with regard to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. Journalist Alexander Khrolenko maintained that this is no coincidence.