Japan eyes Abe visit to Russia by year-end to discuss isles row

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro Yachi (far left) in talks with Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Denisov (2nd from right) in Moscow on Jan. 23. The Japanese government has decided to begin arrangements for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Russia by the end of the year, sources familiar with Japan-Russia affairs said. (Kyodo)

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