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Ukraine Declares That It Recognizes Japan’s Claim to ‘Russian-Occupied’ Kuril Islands

October 8, 2022
Asia & PacificEuropeInternationalJapankuril islandsRussiaRussia-Ukraine tensionsRussia-Ukraine WarVolodymyr ZelenskyyWorld
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Ukraine’s government has declared its support for Japan regarding its claim to the disputed Kuril Islands, which have been under Russian control since 1945. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had signed a decree recognizing Japan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the Kuril Islands, following a debate in the Ukrainian parliament on Friday. “Ukraine…

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Putin Vows to Protect Russia’s Claim to the Kuril Islands, Disputed Territory Northeast of Japan

August 1, 2022
Asia & PacificJapankuril islandsPresident Vladimir PutinRussiaWorld
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Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed on Sunday to protect areas regarded to be in Russia’s national interest including the Kuril Strait, a disputed territory that Japan claims as its own. Putin made the remarks during Navy Day celebrations in St. Petersburg, where he signed an executive order approving a new maritime doctrine. In his speech,…

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