Japan on Thursday reasserted its sovereignty over four of the Kuril islands - known as the Northern Territories - which have been occupied by Russia since the end of World War II.

Japan reasserts claim, asks Russia to return Kuril Islands

Kremlin economic aide Yuri Ushakov said the two sides would issue a statement about possible joint economic activity on the disputed islands

Abe, Putin head into day two of summit with little to show on isles row

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Japan reasserts claim, asks Russia to return Kuril Islands

Abe, Putin head into day two of summit with little to show on isles row