Sovereignty issue still dogs Japan-Russia island row

• Tokyo leans on state lender to fund Russia cooperation

  Megabanks wary of contravening US sanctions

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• Sovereignty issue still dogs Japan-Russia island row

  Deal for joint economic activity in a disputed chain marred by legal questions

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• Putin, Abe make stop at judo's mecca

  Black-belt Russian president kept on business suit during visit

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• Compromise with Russia carries risks for Japan

  Kremlin unlikely to give up territory if economic goals already met

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• The bromance of Shinzo and Vladimir

  Abe, Putin build on rapport in six hours together

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• Abe's focus shifts back to US after Putin visit

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