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Kuril islands dispute

Kuril islands dispute

Kremlin explains why peace treaty talks with Japan are currently ‘impossible’
Relations between Moscow and Tokyo have been “reduced to zero” amid the Ukraine conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Feb 20, 2026 12:53
Demonstration held outside Japanese embassy in Moscow (VIDEO)
Protesters have marked the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end with criticism of Tokyo’s stance on the Kurils and Ukraine
Sep 3, 2025 12:53
Kremlin comments on Japan’s call to finalize peace deal
Tokyo’s current stance towards Moscow makes talks on the issue impossible, Dmitry Peskov says
Apr 8, 2025 10:58
Russia bans ‘revanchist’ Japanese association
The Northern Territories Issue Association is promoting expansion at the expense of Russia’s Kuril Islands, the authorities have said
Apr 7, 2025 10:35
Japanese PM apologizes for Russia nuclear waste comments – media
A senior official previously suggested disposing of radioactive materials on the Kuril Islands, leading to public outcry
Feb 4, 2025 06:02
Moscow ‘doesn’t give a damn’ that Japan is upset over islands – Medvedev
The Kurils are part of Russia and a legitimate base for its military, the former president has said
Jan 30, 2024 14:40

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