Moscow and Tokyo finally listening to each other
If the approach appears to be efficient, it could be implemented in similar unsettled territorial disputes
Russia and Japan
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Farhang Huseynov's Kodayu in Moscow
Azerbaijani composer created new communications between Russia and Japan
Russian premiere of Farhang Huseynov's 'Daikokuya Kōdayū' opera
Russian premiere of "Daikokuya Kōdayū" opera by Azerbaijani composer Farhang Huseynov, which was created at the request of Japanese opera singer Eiko Aoki, was held at the Moscow International House of Music. Daikokuya Kōdayū was a …
Putin, Abe may meet in Singapore
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may hold a meeting within the framework of the East Asia summit in Singapore in November, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Japanese …
Andrei Karneev: "Japan loses leadership role in region to China"
Deputy Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Moscow State University on the prospects of the Russian-Japanese peace treaty
Putin proposes to sign peace treaty between Russia, Japan until end of year
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) to sign a peace treaty between Russia and Japan until the end of the year without any …
Japan favors signing peace treaty with Russia after resolving islands issue
The Japanese government intends to conduct negotiations with Russia to sign a peace treaty after resolving the territorial issue, this stance has remained unchanged, TASS reported citing a source in the Japanese Foreign Ministry. …
Putin to visit Japan next June
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to Japan in June of next year, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated on Monday on the outcomes of the talks with Russian President Vladimir …
Putin discusses Japan's involvement in Sakhalin 2, Arctic LNG 2 projects with Abe
Moscow and Tokyo are considering Japan's involvement in implementation of the Sakhalin 2 and Arctic LNG 2 projects, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after the talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo …
First visa-free Japanese delegation arrives in Kurils
The first plane this year with a Japanese delegation on board landed at the Mendeleyevo airport as part of visa-free flights from Japan to the Kuril Islands, airport's director Sergei Gorbatovsky said, Sputnik reported. …
Russian and Japanese lawmakers sign memorandum of understanding
Russian and Japanese lawmakers signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries, TASS reports. "This is the first memorandum in the history of our common work," Chairman of the …
Japan intends to conclude peace treaty with Russia, Shinzo Abe says
After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the current generation must see a conclusion of a Russian-Japanese peace treaty. "The issue of a peace treaty that was not signed for more …
Russia, Japan to carry out over 120 joint activities in 2018
Moscow and Tokyo plan to carry out more than 120 joint political, economic, and cultural activities in 2018, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said ahead of a meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and …
Russian Foreign Minister urges London to calm down
It would be good for everyone if the British government calmed down, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "Overall there is no doubt that the current British leadership has consciously taken a …
Japanese Foreign Minister presents Lavrov with soccer ball-shaped cake
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Tokyo today. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on Facebook …
Japan Tobacco buys Russia’s largest cigarette maker for $1.6 bln
Japan Tobacco Inc., a global leader in cigarette production, is going to become the owner of Russia’s top tobacco producer, Donskoy Tabak, after clinching a deal to buy it for a price tag of $1.6 bln, the company said, TASS reported. …
Moscow-Tokyo Secret Talks
Could Russia and Japan Finally Settle Their Island Dispute?
Lavrov: Russia worried Japan becoming US base for military build-up
Russia is concerned that Japan is allowing Washington to use its territory as a base for a U.S. military build-up in north Asia under the pretext of countering North Korea, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks …
Putin and Abe discuss peace treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he discussed the peace treaty issue and the joint activity on the southern Kuril Islands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, TASS reports. "Of course, [during the talks with Abe] …
Japanese jets deployed in response to Russian bombers
Six Russian aircraft seen close to Japanese airspace forced fighter jets to be scrambled today. Japanese defence forces first reacted after two Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers were seen close to the Pacific Ocean. Soon afterwards …
