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Tensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration

In response to Japanese sanctions, Russia has suspended peace treaty talks and asserted that a territorial dispute has been settled.

Japanese PM reaffirms importance of relations with Russia — lawmaker

During their meenting, Muneo Suzuki and Sanae Takaichi "exchanged views" on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent trip to Iturup Island, the Kyodo news agency reported

Japan wants to stand up to Russia. Can it stand on its own

Tokyos latest clash with Moscow exposes a deeper struggle between national ambition, dependence on Washington, and the need for Russian energyA 15-meter-high bronze memorial towers...

Japan wants to stand up to Russia. Can it stand on its own?

Experts explain why Russia-Japan relations remain frozen, how the US alliance shapes Tokyo’s policy and why energy ties limit escalation Read Full Article at RT.com

Energy keeps Japan-Russia ties hanging on by a thread

Japan hits Russia 'shadow fleet' in 1st sanctions since Putin trip to disputed isle

The Kuril Flashpoint: Putin’s Visit and the Future of Japan-Russia Ties

The Kuril Islands dispute is not just a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan but reflects the larger complexity of geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Japan slams lack of access to journalist detained in Russia

Russia arrested a journalist from the Hokkaido Shimbun on the Far East island of Sakhalin a week ago on suspicion of espionage.

Japan’s dilemma over frosty ties with Russia deepens after reporter’s arrest

The arrest of a Japanese journalist in Russia has finally woken Tokyo up to the fact that Moscow is playing hardball in their diplomatic relationship, and the country’s apparent un...

Russia’s Arrest of a Japanese Journalist Deepens the Freeze in Japan-Russia Relations

The case of Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Imai Yuki could chill reporting from Russia’s Far East and narrow the space for even limited diplomatic engagement.

Japan demands access to journalist detained in Russia as spy row persists

A senior Japanese official met with his Russian counterpart, urging the "immediate release" of a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter.

Russia’s red lines with Japan won’t budge – until Tokyo does the right thing

Sometimes the most powerful diplomatic messages are delivered without a single threat – and Putin’s visit to Iturup was one of them Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan acts aggressively, pursuing militarization — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that he did not see any grounds for dialogue

Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying

MOSCOW — Russia's Federal Security Service said it detained a Japanese journalist accused of gathering information on Russia's defence capabilities, news agencies reported on Tuesd...

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Putin Reignited a Dispute With Japan. This Town Is Stuck in the Middle.

The fishing town of Nemuro depends on Russia for trade. But it’s also leading a fight to win back islands seized by Moscow in World War II.

Japan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of Spying

Tokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Japanese reporter was arrested in Russia’s far east and accused of collecting military intelligence.

Japan foreign ministry summons Russian ambassador over correspondent detention

Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador to Japan Nikolai Nozdrev on Wednesday over Russia's detention of a Japanese correspondent on suspicion of espionage, reported X...

Japan Sends Senior Diplomat to Russia to Seek Release of Arrested Journalist

Japan's top diplomat for Europe met the head of the department at the Russian Foreign Ministry dealing with much of East Asia.

Russia says Japan continues to provoke deterioration of relations with it

The unfriendly decisions are for the first time related to navigation restrictions, Maria Zakharova noted

Russia detains Japanese journalist suspected of spying

Russia’s FSB security agency said on Tuesday it had detained a Japanese journalist for alleged espionage, and Moscow’s Foreign Ministry said it regretted that Tokyo was using corre...

Russia slams Japan over US missile deployment

Russia has demanded that Japan remove US Typhon launchers from Kyushu, citing threats to national security and regional stability Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia, North Korea struggling together amid tectonic geopolitical shifts — diplomat

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, the two countries are taking a consolidated stance on key issues on the regional and international agenda

Russia’s Navy Shows Its Reach Around Japan’s Southwestern Islands

Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit to a northern territory claimed by Japan comes amid a steady uptick in Russian naval activity near Japan’s southernmost islands.