Tension rises between Japan and Russia around islands claimed by both nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time, on Thursday 13 August, the Kurile Islands, in the Far East
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time, on Thursday 13 August, the Kurile Islands, in the Far East, a visit which Japan considered "absolutely unacceptable" and which also claimed this archipelago. Their population, composed of about 20,000 Russian citizens, lives in a harsh climate, but the islands have mineral deposits, including gold and silver, as well as rich fishing areas. Since 2003, Japanese diplomacy had avoided talking about occupation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time, on Thursday 13 August, the Kurile Islands, in the Far East, a visit which Japan considered "absolutely unacceptable" and which also claimed this archipelago.
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Their population, composed of about 20,000 Russian citizens, lives in a harsh climate, but the islands have mineral deposits, including gold and silver, as well as rich fishing areas.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7Since 2003, Japanese diplomacy had avoided talking about occupation.
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