Asymmetry and Development of Russia-Japan Relations

... remaining asymmetry of expectations concerning a peace treaty. In his speech at the SPIEF plenary session, Prime Minister Abe suggested engaging in a bit of dreaming and... ... be possible pursuant to concluding a peace treaty. In the statement following the Russia–Japan talks, Prime Minister Abe once again referred to sincere commitment to... ... confirmed during President Putin’s visit to Japan in December 2016. He even suggested to Vladimir Putin that an end to the issue of the peace treaty be reached “during the...