Russia has warned Japan it can face "retaliatory measures" if the Asian nation permits an growth of U.S. and Japanese naval workouts close to Russian borders.

Russian Deputy International Minister Igor Morgulov made the feedback to Russian state-owned newswire RIA Novosti on Tuesday.

"We see such actions by the Japanese facet as a risk to the safety of our nation. We instantly warn Tokyo about this by diplomatic channels," Morgulov stated. "They need to be ready for the truth that if such practices broaden, Russia will take retaliatory measures within the pursuits of strengthening its protection capabilities."

Russia has been brazenly speaking about "World Warfare 3" for the primary time because it launched the invasion in opposition to its neighbor on February 24. In an interview with Russia's Channel One, International Minister Sergei Lavrov stated there's a "critical" threat of World Warfare 3, as he accused NATO of waging a proxy battle with Moscow.

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Japanese/U.S. Navy excercise
Japanese Maritime Self-Protection Power's Murasame destroyer is seen from the bridge of British Royal Navy HMS Montrose frigate throughout a joint train with U.S. Navy on March 15, 2019 on the Pacific Ocean close to Tokyo, Japan. Russia has warned Japan it can face “retaliatory measures” if the Asian nation permits an growth of U.S. and Japanese naval workouts close to Russian borders.Tomohiro Ohsumi