Russia: Kuril travel regime ends

Brussels 05.09.2022 Russia terminated the agreement with Japan on facilitated visits to the islands of Kunashir, Iturup and the Lesser Kuril ridge by Japanese citizens – former residents of these islands. The corresponding order of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is published on the official portal of legal information. “In accordance with Article 37 of the…

Lavrov on sovereignty over S.Kuril

Japan should recognize Russia’s sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands to allow both countries conclude a peace treaty, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said to reporters on November 23. Tokyo should recognize Russia's sovereignty over Kurils to conclude peace treaty – Lavrovhttps://t.co/Usc8h23drH pic.twitter.com/Ej0B8o3Lmh — TASS (@tassagency_en) November 23, 2019 Russian diplomat issued this comment as…