Russia and Japan in tension over the Kuril Islands

The Kuril Islands, an archipelago of 56 islands, have been at the heart of a territorial conflict since the 18th century.

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No peace treaty has been signed between the two countries for 80 years due to this dispute.

Russia and Japan maintain irreconcilable positions on the archipelago's sovereignty.

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