Japan claims sovereignty over Russia controlled Kuril Islands | DW News

While the world focuses on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tensions between Moscow and Tokyo are rising. Disagreement over who owns the Kuril Islands just off the coast of Hokkaido is one of the world’s longest-running territorial disputes and has parallels with the Ukraine crisis. Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #KurilIslands #Russia #Japan