Russia and Japan

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Shoigu explains Russian troops' deployment to Kuril Island

Shoigu explains Russian troops' deployment to Kuril Island

The deployment of a Russian division on the Kuril Islands is meant only to protect Russia, the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a press conference in Tokyo. "This division was under formation for the …

Putin and Abe agree on joint economic activities on Kuril Islands

Putin and Abe agree on joint economic activities on Kuril Islands

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have discussed the details of bilateral document concerning the consultations on joint economic activities on the four South Kuril Islands, Russian Presidential Aide Yuri …

Putin and Abe decide to revive bilateral dialogue

Putin and Abe decide to revive bilateral dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed to intensify dialogue and exchanged opinions on the key global and regional problems, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry …

US 'not concerned' over deepening of Russian-Japanese ties

US 'not concerned' over deepening of Russian-Japanese ties

The United States is not disturbed by reports of potentially deepening ties between Japan and Russia, US Department of State spokesman John Kirby said. "We are not concerned or worried about bilateral relations …

Putin and Abe to discuss Kurils

Putin and Abe to discuss Kurils

The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated that he will discuss the issue of the Kuril Islands at the meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin, and that the talks will be "direct and …

Japan confirms meeting of  Shinzo Abe and Putin

Japan confirms meeting of Shinzo Abe and Putin

Japan has officially confirmed the upcoming visit of the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Russia, the Kyodo news agency reports. Abe will talk with President Vladimir Putin on bilateral …