Russian missiles cause Japan tensions
Japan agreed to inform Russia of its protest against Moscow's plan to conduct missile tests off the disputed Kuril Islands, which were controlled by the Soviet Union in 1945 and on which Japan claims sovereignty. Relations between the two countries have been strained due to the dispute over these islands, with Russia refusing to acknowledge any change and asserting that its sovereignty over them is firm, while Japan considers them an integral part of its territory according to history and international law. This came after President Vladimir Putin's visit to the islands. Tokyo summoned the Moscow ambassador, and Moscow responded in kind, strongly protesting Japan's hostile statements toward Russia.
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