Kuril Islands
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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Russia and Japan's Leaders Meet For Talks in Moscow Tuesday, 22
Russia and Japan's leaders meet for talks in Moscow Tuesday (Jan 22) over the disputed island chain that has long prevented a peace treaty to end World War II. But recent rhetoric has dampened hopes of a breakthrough, writes Channelnewsasia.
Strong Earthquake in the North Pacific
A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.8 shaked the North Pacific, between the Aleutian islands of Alaska and the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka, the Geophysical Institute of the United States said, quoted by world agencies.
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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.
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.
Russian PM visits disputed Kuril islands, triggering Japan protest
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev landed Aug. 22 in the Kuril islands, prompting a swift rebuke from Tokyo, which claims sovereignty over the northwest Pacific archipelago in a long-running dispute.