Russia Planned To Attack Japan in 2021: Leaked FSB Letters

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Why would anyone want to open Eastern front with Japan and divert resources there?
No one wants a big war there, with North Korea throwing under-engineered nukes left and right and China introducing "peace forces".

Some nearly-surgical "special operation" would be possible but a big, resource-heavy war would benefit literally no one (maybe except for China that could enter some strategic places and force submission while presenting themselves as the peacemakers).

US has an interest in increasing their presence in Pacific without triggering a big SHTF in which China would have clear advantages of proximity and not being engaged elsewhere.

The only one I see to benefit from publishing such information - true or false - would be Japan. To gain approval for arming themselves and developing intelligence services. Likely in anticipation of future things possibly going hot in Pacific, regardless of what happens to Russia.

^ I think you see very well that there is zero probability of this information being genuine.

I use Wikipedia for general knowledge, like most basic history (textbook facts and dates) or what a term means.

Wikipedia is very good. They nip speculation in the bud by emphasizing the need for corroboration through emphasizing the need for credible sources.

Not all articles on Wikipedia meet its desired standards.
When something goes beyond general knowledge, looks more like commentary than information or looks suspiciously biased in other ways, it's a wise move to check the linked sources.

That’s true. They don’t.

But the intention towards objectivity is prominent.

Yep….definitely refer to the sources listed.