41   russia and japan haven<u+2019>t been able to settle the issue of the kuril islands and sign a peace treaty since the end of world war ii, resulting in a territorial dispute that<u+2019>s been around for seven decades. but warm ties between the countries<u+2019> current leaders could lead to a breakthrough. many are expecting progress to be made when russian president putin is in japan for a state visit in december. can the issue of the disputed islands be settled for good? and will japan<u+2019>s special relationship with america stand in the way of closer cooperation with russia? former japanese prime minister yukio hatoyama is on sophieco to discuss. follow @sophieco_rt
mysterious sands of russia (rt documentary)
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