MOSCOW, 11 Aug. Japanese political scientist Daisuke Kondo, in an article for JB Press, called on Tokyo to fear Russia and China because of the Interaction-2021 exercises. According to the expert, the next goal of Moscow and Beijing could be the joint development of the Kuril Islands. Russia uses the water resources of the northern territories, «he wrote. According to the author, the news about the joint maneuvers of the two countries looks impressive. «You just can't get rid of the thought that the next in line are the northern territories and Japan,» he summed up. The Japanese authorities do not know what to do with the Kurils The maneuvers are aimed at strengthening the development of relations between the two states, partnership and strategic interaction, increasing the level of military cooperation, demonstrating their determination and their ability to fight terrorism and jointly protect peace and stability in the region. Read the full text of the article on the Inosmi website >> In Japan, outraged by the reaction of the authorities to Mishustin's visit to the Kuril Islands