In a briefing today, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov responded to the Japanese embassy's desire to reinstate the visa-free system for citizens visiting and burying relatives in the South Kuril Islands. Peskov said that Japan has taken an extremely unfriendly position towards Russia, participated in all sanctions against Russia, and was classified as an unfriendly country by Russia. Under the current circumstances, it is impossible to expect mutual relaxation on issues such as visa-free visas. Peskov also stressed that reducing bilateral relations is not Russia's idea.

In a briefing today, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov responded to the Japanese embassy's desire to reinstate the visa-free system for citizens visiting and burying relatives in the South Kuril Islands. Peskov said that Japan has taken an extremely unfriendly position towards Russia, participated in all sanctions against Russia, and was classified as an unfriendly country by Russia. Under the current circumstances, it is impossible to expect mutual relaxation on issues such as visa-free visas. Peskov also stressed that reducing bilateral relations is not Russia's idea.