The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that dialogue with Japan regarding the peace agreement would only be possible if Tokyo gives up its hostile attitude. The comment of the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, was published on: website departments.
He noted that no agreement could be reached without negotiations. According to Zakharova, the resumption of full-fledged interstate dialogue with Japan may be possible if Tokyo abandons “a hostile course aimed at harming our country and its citizens.”
The other day, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba statedIt was stated that despite the difficulties in relations, Tokyo remained determined to solve the territorial issue and sign a peace agreement with Moscow.
Moscow and Tokyo negotiated a peace agreement following World War II, but the issue of the southern part of the Kuril Islands did not allow the agreement to be signed. Japan disputes ownership of Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan and a group of smaller islands.
Previously reported About Japan’s plans to tighten sanctions against Russia and North Korea.