Japan–Soviet Union relations
Japan says disputed islands “illegally occupied by Russia”
Lying off the northeastern tip of Japan, the island chain were seized by Soviet troops in the last days of World War II
Russia can sink Japan?
As they say, that is the last, but still possible option, because the relations between the two countries have worsened since Japan got a new prime minister.
The article states that Russia could use the new "Sarmat" combat system in the conflict, which is known in the West as "Satan 2".
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Business mission in Kuril Islands signals a new era for Russia and Japan
Delegation of 69, including the representatives of 32 private companies, state and municipal structures arrived in the Southern Kurils.
Putin, Abe signal no resolution on island dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up two days of talks on Dec. 15, with numerous economic deals but no big breakthrough on a territorial row that has over-shadowed ties since World War Two.
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Japan concerned at possible Russian base on disputed island chain
Japan has conveyed its concern to Moscow over possible Russian plans to build a naval base on a western Pacific island chain, part of which are claimed by Tokyo, a top Japanese government spokesman said on March 28, the latest in a long-running territorial spat.