Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s ...

Japan's Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto, who was summoned over criticism by Japanese officials of a recent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the disputed Kuril ...

Russia summons Japan’s ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi’s ‘anti-Russian’ remarks.

Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by ...

The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last week ...

Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.

A serious Japan-Russia diplomatic conflict has escalated following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s surprise visit to Iturup Island (known as Etorofu Island in Japan), a disputed territory in the ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a protest from Japan ...

Russia said on Tuesday that Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto, who was unavailable earlier, arrived at the Foreign Ministry in response to his summons. After spending about 25 minutes at the ministry, he ...

Russia on Tuesday rebuked Japan's ambassador to Moscow over the disputed Kuril islands, which President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time last week. Putin visited the islands last Thursday, ...

The Russian leader’s first visit to the disputed Kuril islands has exposed how far ties between Moscow and Tokyo have ...

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