According to a report by Japan's “Yomiuri Shimbun” on August 13, according to information released by the Russian presidential office, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the 12th that the reason the Japan-Russia peace treaty negotiations, including the “Northern Territories” issue, have come to a standstill because Japan has imposed sanctions on Russia due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. This statement was made during a meeting with Russian Pacific Fleet officers during his visit to Sakhalin region in the Russian Far East. Putin once again emphasized his position that the Kuril Islands became Russian territory as a result of World War II. On this basis, regarding peace treaty negotiations, he argued: “Russia has established constructive relationships with Japanese leaders, including former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, but now Japan's position has changed.” Putin also pointed out that “NATO is infiltrating the Asia-Pacific region, and new military and political groups are being formed.”

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