Northern Territories

The Northern Territories are a group of islands in the Western Pacific, administered by Russia but claimed by Japan. They are the subject of a long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to recent high-level political visits, memorial flights by former residents, and actions by both Russia and Japan that highlight the ongoing sovereignty dispute.

Latest on Northern Territories

• Former island residents fly near Northern Territories for memorial
• Japan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories
• Putin’s visit to the Northern Territories: Why now?
• Russia to name Northern Territories island after Soviet spy Sorge

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