27 May 2026
Japanese Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over Mishustin’s Iturup trip
The Japanese Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Galuzin to protest Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to Iturup Island, TASS reported on Monday, citing the Kyodo news agency.
According to the report, Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Takeo Mori is due to meet with the Russian envoy.
The Russian embassy in Japan has issued no comment on the matter yet.
Mishustin is currently on a visit to Russia’s Far East and Siberia. President Vladimir Putin earlier requested that he pay particular attention to the southern Kuril Islands during the trip. Putin pointed out that Russia had long been in talks with Japan on creating "conditions for economic entities" there.
Latest news
Latest newsMilitary Parade as a Manifesto: What Armenia Wants to Tell the World on May 28
25.May.2026
The War in Ukraine: The Russian Army is Already Running Out of Steam
25.May.2026
Railway Breakthrough: Armenia Integrates into the Akhalkalaki–Kars Route
24.May.2026
Tbilisi on the Eve of May 26: Independence Day Turns Into a Day of Political Struggle
24.May.2026
The US and Iran Continue Negotiations on a Possible Agreement and Extension of the Ceasefire
23.May.2026
The United States Suspends Participation in Ukraine Negotiations
22.May.2026
Azerbaijan and Georgia Strengthen Strategic Partnership with New Package of Agreements Signed
21.May.2026
Russia and China Strengthen Coordination on Key International Issues
20.May.2026
Beijing’s Hidden Role: Chinese Military Training for Russian Forces Revealed
19.May.2026
Pakistan Delivers Iran’s Revised Proposal to the US to End the War
18.May.2026