Putin and Japanese PM discuss economic projects on disputed islands

Russian president Vladimir Putin and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe have discussed joint economic projects on disputed islands which could pave the way for the countries to finally sign a peace treaty.

Putin and Japanese PM discuss economic projects on disputed islands

Russian president Vladimir Putin and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe have discussed joint economic projects on disputed islands which could pave the way for the countries to finally sign a peace treaty.

Japan and Russia both claim four islands north of Japan's island of Hokkaido which came under Russian control at the end of the Second World War.

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