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POLITICS5h agoUkraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoJapan Faces Hard Choices in Weaning off Russian EnergyBeyond the question of energy security, Tokyo may want to avoid antagonizing Russia further by cutting off LNG purchases.The Diplomat
POLITICS6d agoJapan’s protest over Russian soldier statue aggravates ‘summer of tension’Russia has rebuffed a strongly worded complaint from Japan about the unveiling of a statue in the city of Khabarovsk depicting a Soviet soldier smashing an imperial-era border marker bearing the emblem of the Japanese emperor, with analysts suggesting the bilateral relations will inevitably remain chilly. The 15-metre granite monument to the Soviet Union’s victory over Japan in 1945 shows a soldier using the butt of his rifle to shatter the border post, identical to the former markers installed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Emblem - Shattering Monument In Russia Sparks Outcry In JapanAn emblem-shattering monument in Russia has caused an outcry in Japan, suggesting diplomatic or cultural tension between the two countries.batonrougepost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 6Japan PM Takaichi urges removal of Russia war victory statueJapan's PM Takaichi is urging the removal of a Russian war victory statue, signaling diplomatic tension and a potential dispute over historical interpretations between the two nations. This highlights an issue of national symbolism and international relations.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
POLITICSAug 29Japan resumes student exchange trips to Russia after 7 - year hiatusJapan has resumed student exchange trips to Russia after a seven-year break. This marks a notable development in diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries.japantoday.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 23Japan and Geopolitics : China and the Russian Federation – Modern Tokyo TimesThis article discusses the geopolitical relationship between Japan, China, and the Russian Federation. It explores the complex international dynamics involving these major global powers.moderntokyotimes.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 19US Artificially Imposed Kuril Islands Issue on Japan Russian MFA Spoxsputnikglobe.com
POLITICSAug 19Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?Japan is weighing how far to push back after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island last week, as analysts debate whether tougher measures would have much impact on Moscow. Some observers urged Japan to recall its ambassador, impose additional sanctions and deepen cooperation with Ukraine to show it would not be “bullied”, while others said Tokyo had little economic leverage left given already weak bilateral ties and its reliance on Russian natural gas. Putin made his...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visitRussia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 18Russia protests to Japanese ambassador over Takaichi anti - Russian remarksRussia has lodged a protest with the Japanese ambassador regarding "anti-Russian" remarks made by Takaichi. This signifies a diplomatic disagreement between the two nations.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 18Russia Summons Japan Envoy Over Putin Kuril Islands VisitRussia has summoned Japan's envoy following President Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands. This action signifies diplomatic fallout and ongoing tension over the disputed territory.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
POLITICSAug 17Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed Kuril Islands row after Putin visitMoscow said on Monday it had summoned the Japanese ambassador after Tokyo condemned President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Russia’s far-eastern Kuril Islands, which are also claimed by Japan. Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by the contested islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories and seized by the Soviet Union in 1945. Putin, 73, travelled to the islands after visiting the nearby Russian island of Sakhalin, prompting Japan to summon Russia’s ambassador in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stanceAnalysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 13Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril IslandsJapanese PM says Putin's visit to the Pacific island chain, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, is 'unacceptable'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 13Russia Putin angers Japan with 1st visit to Kuril IslandsRussian President Putin's first visit to the Kuril Islands has caused anger in Japan. This event exacerbates an ongoing territorial dispute between the two nations.dw.com · Germany
POLITICSAug 13Russia’s Putin makes first visit to Kuril Islands claimed by JapanRussian President Vladimir Putin visited on Thursday Russia’s far eastern Kuril Islands for the first time, prompting a “strong” protest by Japan which also claims the territory. Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by tensions over the contested islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories and seized by the Soviet Union in 1945. The Kremlin posted a video of Putin in the Kuril Islands, with Russian media saying he visited a fish-processing plant where he was given...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Japan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 yearsThe Japanese government will resume sending university students to Russia under a short-term study program from August after a seven-year hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 16Ukraine’s Patriot missile request tests Japan’s pacifist limitsJapan’s firm support for Ukraine in its war against Russia is expected to be tested after Kyiv expressed interest in working with Tokyo to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. Such a move is unlikely because it would require Japan to cross a sensitive line on exports of lethal weapons and complicate its regional relations, according to analysts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last week that Kyiv was keen to work with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to manufacture Patriot...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 19Russia sounds alarm bells over Japanese remilitarisation Russia has expressed significant concern regarding what it perceives as Japan's remilitarisation efforts. This indicates escalating geopolitical tensions and differing views on regional security dynamics.morningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom