MOSCOW, November 2. /TASS/. Russia is concerned about Japan’s accelerated remilitarization and its negative impact on security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, Federation Council (the upper house of Russia’s parliament) Speaker Valentina Matviyenko told reporters.

"Both China and Russia are deeply concerned about Japan’s accelerated remilitarization, as it will have a serious negative impact on peace, security and stability in the region. Moreover, this is in direct contradiction to Japan’s pacifist constitution," Matviyenko told TASS during her visit to Beijing, noting that the issue had been raised at all the meetings held that day.

"We are also ready to work together and take measures to prevent further escalation on Japan’s part," she stressed.