Japan's government strongly condemns Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands (Northern Territories), seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, citing historical and international law claims. The move exacerbates tensions, complicating long-stalled peace treaty talks.
Il presidente russo Vladimir Putin ha compiuto la sua prima visita sulle isole Curili, nello specifico a Iturup, scatenando la dura protesta formale del Giappone per una disputa territoriale che dura dalla fine della Seconda Guerra Mondiale.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated Tokyo is open to dialogue with Moscow, emphasizing communication during difficult times. However, he confirmed no specific plans for political-level contacts are currently in place. Motegi also clarified that a $14.6 million allocation to Ukraine under NATO's PUTL program is unrelated to bilateral relations.
