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Articles with tag "Japan"

sticking point

Japan Says Disputed Islands ‘Illegally Occupied’ by Russia

The Kuril Islands, held by Moscow and claimed by Tokyo, have prevented the two nations from formally signing a post-World War II treaty.
Shifting the issue

Japan Protests Russia Move to Drop Peace Talks Over Ukraine

Analysts say the lack of progress helped free Tokyo to take tougher action against Russia than in the past, when chances for a resolution appeared stronger...
pacific missiles

Russia Deploys 3rd Coastal Defense System on Island Chain Claimed by Japan

Moscow and Tokyo's dispute over the Kuril Islands has prevented them from signing a formal peace treaty since the end of World War II.
change of address

Russian Man Swims to Japan to Apply for Asylum – Reports

The man received free land on one of the Kuril Islands as part of Russia’s program to rejuvenate its Far East regions.
economic benefits

Russia Eyes Free-Trade Zone on Islands Disputed by Japan

Japan issued a protest over Prime Minister Mishustin's visit to the Kuril Islands.
geopolitical players

Putin’s Syria Stance Left ‘Strong Impression,’ Former Japanese PM Abe Says

“Putin was never on his back foot against the seven other [G8] nations. Indeed, he appeared almost dominant,” Abe said.
NORTHERN SEA ROUTE

Japan Seeks Arctic Shipping, Agricultural Partnerships in Russia’s Far East

The “new concept of cooperation” comes amid Tokyo’s years-long efforts to return a disputed Pacific island chain.
red lines

Russia Blames ‘Revisionist’ U.S. for Disputed Islanders’ Visas

Russians born on the Kuril Islands are required to name Japan as their birthplace to receive permanent residency in the U.S.
kurils dispute

Japan Protests Russia’s Missile System Deployment on Disputed Islands

The dispute over the islands has kept Russia and Japan from signing a formal peace treaty to end the war.
news

Russia’s Constitutional Reforms Prevent Disputed Islands’ Transfer to Japan – Ex-PM Medvedev

Russia and Japan are attempting to strike a formal peace treaty, which Tokyo insists on for the return of the Russian-held Kuril Islands.
resigned prime minister

Kremlin Hails Abe's 'Invaluable Contribution' To Relations

Russia's relationship with Japan has been overshadowed by a territorial dispute over a chain of islands in the Pacific.
trade secrets

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist in Espionage Row With Tokyo

Japanese media reported that a former employee leaked the information to two Russian officials suspected of espionage.
BOAT SEIZURE

Russia Seizes Japanese Fishing Boat Near Disputed Islands

Russian authorities seized a Japanese fishing boat Wednesday, taking it to a disputed Russian island claimed by Japan.
territorial disagreements

Russia Releases Japanese Fishing Boats Detained Near Disputed Islands

The boats were fishing for octopus near the disputed islands when they were detained by Russian ships.
opinion James Brown

Japanese Investment in Russia Floundering Despite Arctic Energy Deal

Without improvements to Russia’s business climate, cases of Japanese investment into Russia will continue to be the exception, not the norm.
many differences

Putin Rebuffs Call by Japan's Abe to Sign WWII Peace Treaty

Moscow has repeatedly raised concerns about U.S. military systems being deployed on Japanese territory.
Map revision

Russia Slams Japan for 'Illegally' Including Disputed Islands in 2020 Olympics Map

Japan's move “poisons the atmosphere of addressing complicated issues,” Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
Territorial dispute

Russia Summons Japanese Envoy Over Disputed Islands Comments

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Japan's comments about what it did on its sovereign territory were unacceptable.
Controversial Kurils

Japan Protests Russian Military Drills on Disputed Island

Russia had earlier notified Japan of its plans to hold six days of live-fire exercises off one of the islands.
controversial territory

Japan Says Russian Prime Minister's Visit to Disputed Island Is Regrettable

The territorial row over the island chain has prevented a formal peace treaty between the two countries.
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