Japan stands by official position over isles row with Russia

Japan stands by official position over isles row with Russia

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga makes a speech at the Kyodo News head office in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2016. Suga said there has been no change to the government's position seeking the return from Russia of four islands off Hokkaido, but was ambiguous about whether a staggered return of the islands is being contemplated to complete a peace treaty. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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