The Kremlin welcomed Japan's intent to sign a peace treaty, following PM Sanae Takaichi's statement to resolve the Kuril Islands dispute. Spokesman Peskov noted Japan's "rather unfriendly stance" and reduced dialogue, while Moscow reaffirmed support for a treaty despite ongoing tensions.
Tokyo [Japan], March 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia's decision to withdraw from dialogue with Japan on a peace treaty is unacceptable, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said during hearings in the country's upper house of parliament.