Russia and Japan dispute Kuril Islands
Tensions between Russia and Japan have escalated after Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, which have been a territorial dispute between the two countries since 1945. Following the visit last week, Moscow summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest what Tokyo considered a violation of its sovereignty over the islands, which Japan claims belong to it based on historical and international law. Russia responded by recalling its ambassador to Japan, and relations remain tense due to the ongoing dispute over sovereignty over four islands. The tensions have increased since the outbreak of the Ukrainian war in 2022, as Japan supports Kyiv and has imposed sanctions on Moscow. It is believed that Putin's visit was a warning message to Japan regarding its potential support for Ukraine, especially concerning arms exports and cooperation with NATO.
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