The kremlin declared Japan an unfriendly country – peskov
peskov said that the four islands of the southern part of the Kuril chain are “an integral part of russia”
It was informed that the press secretary of the president of the russian federation dmitry peskov commented on the recognition by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan of the Southern Kuril Islands as “illegally occupied by russia.” In particular, Peskov called Japan an “unfriendly country.”
Source. This was reported by russian media.
Details. Peskov said that the four islands of the southern part of the Kuril chain are “an integral part of Russia.”
Quote. “Obviously, that now, when Japan has become an unfriendly country and has joined a number of hostile actions against russia, it is extremely difficult to talk about continuing the negotiation process,” said a spokesman for the russian president.
Background. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued a diplomatic directory “Diplomatic Bluebook”, which for the first time after 19 years recognizes the South Kuril Islands as “illegally occupied by Russia.”
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