Russian Foreign Ministry summons Japanese Ambassador to protest Northern Territories visit
The Russian Foreign Ministry has requested that the Japanese Ambassador to Russia appear at the ministry on the 18th. It is reported that this is a protest against a visit to the Northern Territories by Japanese government officials.
The Russian side has strongly criticized the Japanese visit to the Northern Territories. Russia claims the Northern Territories as its own sovereign territory and is intensifying its opposition, viewing visits to the region by Japanese officials as an infringement upon its sovereignty.
The Japanese government maintains its position that the Northern Territories are an inherent part of Japan's territory. Attention is now focused on how the Japanese side will explain its position in response to Russia's actions, and what impact this will have on future diplomatic relations.
Currently, Japan and Russia continue to face a difficult situation regarding the territorial dispute and the conclusion of a peace treaty. This incident has the potential to trigger a renewed rise in tensions in diplomatic negotiations between the two countries.
We await an official announcement from the Japanese government regarding the exchange that will take place between the Japanese Ambassador and the Russian Foreign Ministry. The international community is also watching the future moves of both countries with caution.