Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the course towards resolving the territorial issue and concluding a peace treaty with Russia
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that the country will continue to resolve the territorial issue and conclude a peace treaty with Russia, emphasizing that the so-called “northern territories” (Southern Kuril Islands) are historically and under international law the territory of Japan.
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Why It Matters
Japan and Russia did not sign a peace treaty after World War II because of a dispute over the ownership of the Southern Kuril Islands, which Japan calls the “northern territories” and considers its historical territories.
Tokyo will continue its course towards “resolving the territorial issue” and concluding a peace treaty with Russia. This was stated by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as quoted by TASS.
“We will adhere to the government’s course aimed at resolving the territorial issue and concluding a peace treaty,” she emphasized during a speech in parliament.
Takaichi added that the “northern territories” (as the Southern Kuril Islands are called in Japan) are supposedly Japanese territories “historically and from the point of view of international law.”
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Japan will continue diplomatic efforts to conclude a peace treaty with Russia, subject to discussion of the status of the Southern Kuril Islands
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific steps does Japan plan to take to advance peace treaty negotiations?
- Is Russia ready for negotiations on the return of the Southern Kuril Islands or to discuss compromise options?
- How does the international community assess Japan's claims to the South Kuril Islands in the context of the post-war order?
