Cause for optimism in Russia–Japan relations? (Tsuneo Akaha, Anna Vassilieva, East Asia Forum)

According to conventional wisdom regarding Russia–Japan relations there is no prospect for the resolution of the territorial dispute between these ‘distant neighbours’ over the Northern Territories/southern Kuril Islands. But the words and actions of both countries’ leaders in recent times may be cause for optimism.

http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/07/19/cause-for-optimism-in-russia-japan-relations/