Russian military 'sends greetings' to Japanese PM after remarks on Southern Kurils
The Russian Navy has “sent greetings” to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over his stance on the Southern Kuril Islands, columnists Will Stewart Will and Chris Plaisance Chris Plaisance wrote in the Daily Mail.
Observers recall the Pacific Fleet exercises on October 11. The Guards missile cruiser "Varyag" and the large anti-submarine ship "Admiral Tributs" carried out 10 missile launches in the Sea of Japan.
"The Russian Navy's exercises in the region are a welcome message for Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida," British journalists wrote.
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| Russian Navy. Illustration photo |
In the opinion of these observers, Moscow's actions are linked to Tokyo's position, which has not yet given up dreaming of establishing Japanese control over the southern islands in the Kuril chain.
Russia-Japan territorial dispute
Earlier, during a debate in the Diet, Kishida stated that Japan's sovereignty extends to this area. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, stated that Moscow does not agree with Tokyo's position on the issue and reiterated that the South Kuriles belong to Russia.
Russia's stance is that the archipelago was incorporated into the Soviet Union as a result of World War II and Moscow's sovereignty over the area is unquestionable./.