Japan summoned Russia's ambassador

The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled…

Russia 'is not threatening Japan... On the contrary, Japan has territorial claims against our country', Putin said

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, which cited the action as unacceptable. Ties…