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DW: Russia urges Japan to 'accept the result' of World War II
Russia's foreign minister has called on Tokyo to accept the outcome of the war in order to advance discussions on a peace plan. Russia and Japan have yet to sign a peace treaty since the end of World War II.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday questioned whether Japan had fully embraced the results of World War II when it came to resolving a territorial dispute that could pave the way for a peace treaty.
Speaking during an annual press conference, Lavrov said recognizing the outcome of World War II "is neither an ultimatum nor a precondition" for talks.
"It is an inevitable and indispensable factor in today's international system," said Lavrov. "Why is Japan the only country in the world that cannot accept the result of World War II in their entirety?"
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Update #1: Russia calls on Japan to recognise outcome of World War Two -- Reuters
Update #2: Russia-Japan Peace Treaty Talks Will Not Affect Kurils Residents - Kremlin -- Sputnik
WNU Editor: Russia is not the only country that has a "beef" with Japan over the Second World War. China, the Koreas, Philippines, etc. .... they have a greater beef with Japan than Russia.
