Tag #Akie Abe

What immediate impact has the change in the political climate had on the prospects of a Russia-Japan peace treaty?

Following the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Abe's widow, Akie Abe. Putin acknowledged past progress towards a peace treaty between Russia and Japan but noted the current political climate has changed, effectively ending hopes for a treaty in the near future. He also stated that she would always be welcome in Russia.