Japan PM Abe renews determination to settle territorial row with Russia

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated Wednesday his determination to resolve a long-standing territorial dispute with Russia over a group of islands off northern Japan and conclude a postwar peace treaty.During a speech at a plenary session of a regional economic forum in Vladivostok, Abe said, "Over the long stretch of more than 70 years since the end of World War II, Japan and Russia have yet to conclude a peace treaty between them. President Putin and I agree in our belief that this is an abnormal state of affairs."Abe held his 22nd summit with Vladimir Putin on Monday, but there…READ FULL ARTICLE