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Russian PM Medvedev’s visit to disputed islands irks Japan
BBC – Mr Medvedev landed on Kunashir, which lies just north of the Japanese island of Hokkaido, Russia’s government said. Japan, which calls the four islands its Northern Territories, said the move was “extremely regrettable” and could have a negative impact on relations. Tokyo wants the return of the islands, seized by Soviet troops in 1945 and held by Russia ever since. Read article
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