Answer: vladivostok

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VLADIVOSTOKPoint in Russia of much interest to Japan.
VLADIVOSTOKRussia's Far Eastern stronghold.
VLADIVOSTOKRussian naval seaport.
VLADIVOSTOKIt "points a dagger at Japan."
VLADIVOSTOKSea of Japan port.