Japan announced its intention to conclude a peace treaty with Russia
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Tokyo confirmed its commitment to resolving the territorial dispute with Moscow and signing a peace treaty despite the cooling of bilateral relations. This was announced by the Japanese government's Secretary General, Yoshimasa Hayashi, on the eve of "Northern Territories Day."
Speaking to journalists, Hayashi emphasized that Japanese Prime Minister Sigeru Ishiba will make an official statement on this matter in a video address, as he will be in the US on the day of the traditional congress on "northern territories." Tokyo believes that without resolving the territorial issue, signing a peace treaty with Russia is impossible.
The Kuril Islands problem remains the main obstacle to the settlement of relations. In 1956, the USSR agreed to transfer Habomai and Shikotan to Japan after signing a peace treaty, however, Tokyo continues to claim all four islands, including Kunashir and Iturup. Following Japan's sanctions against Russia in 2022, Moscow officially declined further negotiations, halting Japanese visa-free trips to the southern Kuril Islands and joint economic projects.
Against the backdrop of the current geopolitical situation, the prospects for resuming negotiations remain unclear, however, the Japanese government continues to insist on the need for dialogue.
The Kuril Islands problem remains the main obstacle to the settlement of relations. In 1956, the USSR agreed to transfer Habomai and Shikotan to Japan after signing a peace treaty, however, Tokyo continues to claim all four islands, including Kunashir and Iturup. Following Japan's sanctions against Russia in 2022, Moscow officially declined further negotiations, halting Japanese visa-free trips to the southern Kuril Islands and joint economic projects.
Against the backdrop of the current geopolitical situation, the prospects for resuming negotiations remain unclear, however, the Japanese government continues to insist on the need for dialogue.
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