Japan strongly protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands as Russian president tours fish factory
For decades, Japan has been demanding the return of the Kuril Islands occupied by Russia since 1945
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For decades, Japan has been demanding the return of the Kuril Islands occupied by Russia since 1945. Their population of about 20,000 Russian citizens lives in a harsh climate, but the islands have mineral deposits including gold and silver, and rich fishing grounds. Japan’s latest defense white paper issue this month again highlighted growing risks from all three countries.
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For decades, Japan has been demanding the return of the Kuril Islands occupied by Russia since 1945.
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Their population of about 20,000 Russian citizens lives in a harsh climate, but the islands have mineral deposits including gold and silver, and rich fishing grounds.
according to Free Malaysia TodayJapan’s latest defense white paper issue this month again highlighted growing risks from all three countries.
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For decades, Japan has been demanding the return of the Kuril Islands occupied by Russia since 1945.
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