Japan says Russia intruded air space; Russia denies charge

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan's air space near disputed islands and the northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, prompting Japan to scramble combat fighters and lodge a protest, Japan's Foreign Ministry said. Russia, which is currently holding military maneuvers around the disputed Kurile islands, denied any such intrusion took place. Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori is expected to visit Moscow later this month to discuss territorial matters. ...

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