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Vladimir Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ireRussian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, whic...- In 1831, a volcano raised a new island from the Mediterranean; four powers rushed to claim it, but the sea erased it before anyone could winThe year 1831 saw the emergence of a fleeting island in the Mediterranean, catching the attention of four competing nations. While the isla...
- Russia's Dmitry Medvedev: Japan's 'militarisation' complicates Asia-PacificRussia decided this year to declare Sept. 3 - the day after Japan's surrender in World War Two - a "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan"...
- Russia's Pacific Fleet put on high alert for snap drillsRussia's Pacific Fleet went on high alert on Friday for snap drills with missile launches in a massive show of force amid the tensions with...
- Russia to test missiles in surprise inspection of Pacific fleetThe drills come amid heightened tension in the Asia-Pacific region, as the United States and South Korea conduct joint air exercises follow...
- Japan discovers 7,000 more islands in its territory. See detailsJapan's GSI utilized digital mapping technology to conclude that Japanese territory now consists of 14,125 islands, which is more than doub...
- Russia deploys defence missile system on Kuril island near JapanJapan lays claim to the Russian-held southern Kuril islands, which Tokyo calls the Northern Territories, a territorial row that dates to th...
- Russia stops peace treaty talks with Japan over disputed Kuril islandJapan has imposed a series of sanctions on Russia in recent weeks, including freezing some individual assets, banning exports of luxury goo...
- Russia halts Japan peace treaty talks over sanctions"Under the current conditions Russia does not intend to continue negotiations with Japan on a peace treaty," the foreign ministry said in a...
- Russia expands military construction plans on Kuril islands: ReportPart of the chain is claimed by Japan and the territorial dispute over some of the islands dates back to the time when the then-Soviet Unio...
- Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes to enshrine God, heterosexual marriage in constitutionAhead of a second and key reading set for next week, Putin submitted 24 pages worth of new proposals, said State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Vo...
- Russia announces 'unprecedented' military upgrade on disputed Kuril islandsIn a statement, Colonel-General Sergei Surovikin, announced the launch of "unprecedented measures to develop military infrastructure in the...
- Russia building new military bases on islands claimed by JapanRussia has begun building two modern military compounds on the far eastern Kuril islands, defence minister Sergei Shoigu said, heightening ...
- Russia and China ready for deal on energy: Kemp"China is our reliable friend," Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday in an interview ahead of a conference in Shanghai.
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