Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin’s visit to disputed islands
Tokyo said Putin’s visit to the disputed islands violated international law as Russia warned of countermeasures over Japan’s protest.
- On Tuesday, Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador Muto Akira to protest Tokyo's condemnation of President Vladimir Putin's trip to the Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago claimed by both nations.
- The Soviet Union seized the islands in the final days of World War Two, creating a dispute that has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending their hostilities.
- Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae called the visit 'absolutely unacceptable,' emphasizing that the Northern Territories are Japan's inherent territory based on historical facts and international law.
- During an approximately 20-minute meeting, Ambassador Muto appropriately explained the Japanese position on the Northern Territories and President Putin's recent visit to Russian officials.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that Moscow reserves the right to take 'appropriate countermeasures' regarding Japan's support for Western sanctions and its backing for Ukraine.
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Tensions between Japan and Russia are rising after Tokyo reportedly tracked Russian Tarantul missile boats near Hokkaido, shortly after Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Iturup island. Japan protested the visit, while Moscow condemned Tokyo’s remarks, adding fresh friction to the long-running Kuril Islands dispute.
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Russia tackles Japan, US for rebuking Putin's Iturup trip
Russia has criticised Japan’s condemnation of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Iturup Island, saying its sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Southern Kuril Islands are sacrosanct. Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, where Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin conveyed a formal protest. Moscow expressed its vehement objection to […] Russia tackles Japan, US for rebuking Putin’s Iturup t…
First Vladimir Putin travels himself, after which he sends four rocket warships: in a dispute with Japan over the Kurile Islands, Russia is escalating.
Tokyo said the visit "hurts the feelings of the Japanese people." Further information: Japan condemns Putin's visit to the disputed Kuriles islands: Prime Minister calls him "absolutely unacceptable"
Highlight in the Russian newspapers is the call of the Japanese ambassador from Russia. After Japan criticized Putin's trip to the Japanese islands, proclaimed by Russia.
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