Abe, Putin to meet in hot spring resort, territorial row the focus

Kaigara Island, part of the Habomai group of islets, is seen from Cape Nosappu on Japan's northernmost main island Hokkaido on Dec. 14, 2016. In the foreground is a "prayer flame" that burns in hope of a return of the islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan and the Habomai islet group from Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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