The South Kuril Islands are a disputed area between Japan and Russia, and Russia is strong because of its strength, and Japan is thereInternationalThe term "Northern Territories" or "Disputed Northern Territories" is often used with caution to refer to the region. However, against the backdrop of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a series of statements challenging Russia, defining the "four northern islands" as "Japan's inherent territory", declaring that Japan has no respect for themIslandsand the attached maritime areas have "irrefutable legitimate sovereignty". This is the first time that Japan has been inInternationalThe performance on stage was so tough that it attracted a lot of attention and controversy.
The South Kuril Islands (known in Japan as the "Four Northern Islands") were once part of Japanese territory. According to the "Treaty of Friendship between Japan and Russia" signed by Japan and Russia in 1855, there are four Kunashir, Seto, Hamai and ShikotanIslandsIt was assigned to Japan. In 1875, withMeiji RestorationWith the growth of national power and the decline of Russia's national power, Japan expanded further and annexed the entire Kuril Islands. However, due to Japan's defeat in World War II, according toYalta AgreementwithPotsdam ProclamationThe Soviet Union regained sovereignty over the Kuril Islands after the war, including the South Kuril Islands, which Japan called the "Four Northern Islands".
Japan has two main motives for the South Kuril Islands, one is the abundance of oil and gas and mineral resources, and the other is that the Russian garrison is not far from the Japanese mainland, and the Russian garrison makes Japan uneasy. And this despite the fact that the South Kuril Islands are today part of the territory of Russia and getInternationalWidely recognized by society, but Japan has always wanted to recapture theseIslands
Despite the fact that Japan has always been eager to recapture the South Kuril Islands, but thanks to the Russian onesMilitarystrength, Japanese officials for a long time rarely used provocative terms, more often calling this area a "disputed territory in the north". However, the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war has changed Japan's perception of Russia. Russia's poor performance on the battlefield in Ukraine, coupled with Western sanctions, sees Japan as an opportunity to recapture the South Kuril Islands. They hope to take advantage of Russia's lack of skills to stab them in the back.
Russia is very wary of Japan's actions, which they believe are being held in the waters near the South Kuril IslandsMilitary Xithreatens the territorial security of Russia, and solemnly expresses this **. If Japan refuses to revise the location of the exercises, Russia will take a strong counter. In order to warn Japan not to cross the line, Russia also ordered the Strategic Missile Forces of the Far Eastern Military District andStrategic bombersThe aviation regiment was put on combat duty. In addition, RussianNavyThe Pacific Fleet has also repeatedly conducted missile test launches in the Sea of Japan to demonstrate its strength. Despite Russia's war in UkraineMilitaryNot well-behaved, but they still have the strength to stop any Japanese operation that attempts to invade the South Kuril Islands.
If Japan tries to use force to change the status quo of peace and stability in the region, not only Russia will not agree, but China will not agree to it. China is a strategic partner of Russia and can safely allow Russia to devote its main forces to the fight against NATO. Japan would do well to put away its senseless ambitions, so as not to provoke angerChina and RussiaThis pair of strong neighbors, otherwise the future will pay the price.
In conclusion, despite Japan's strong ambitions for the South Kuril Islands, the region belongs to Russian territory from a historical and jurisprudential point of viewInternationalThis is generally recognized by society. Japan's intransigence in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war is seen as an opportunity to take advantage of Russia's weakness in an attempt to recapture the South Kuril Islands. However, both Russia and China are on high alert and are ready to take corresponding measures to prevent any adventurous actions by Japan. Japan should calm down and resolve territorial disputes through peaceful diplomatic means, not takeMilitaryThe way of provocation. Only through dialogue and negotiation can regional peace and stability be truly achieved.