Chuck Hagel warns Russia and China over use of force

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has addressed territorial disputes between China and its neighbours, drawing a parallel with Russia's actions in Ukraine's region of Crimea.

Mr Hagel made his comments during a visit to the Japanese capital, Tokyo, where he announced that the US will send two ballistic missile defence destroyers to the country as part of efforts to counter recent missile tests by North Korea.

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