Ukraine Declares It Recognizes Japan’s Claim to ‘Russian-Occupied’ Kuril Islands

Ukraine Declares It Recognizes Japan’s Claim to ‘Russian-Occupied’ Kuril Islands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 15, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP
Aldgra Fredly
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Ukraine’s government has declared its support for Japan regarding its claim to the disputed Kuril Islands, which have been under Russian control since 1945.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree recognizing Japan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the Kuril Islands, following a debate in the Ukrainian parliament on Oct. 7.