Abe, Putin head into day two of summit with little to show on isles row


Russian President Vladimir Putin walks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a joint news conference in Tokyo, Japan, December 16, 2016. REUTERS/Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool

(This December 16 story was refiled to correct first paragraph to say Friday instead of Thursday)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up two days of talks on Friday, with numerous economic deals but no big breakthrough on a territorial row that has over-shadowed ties since World War Two.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid
Cuba to free 2,010 prisoners from island jails in 'sovereign gesture'
South Korea, France to upgrade ties as Macron trip overshadowed by Middle East crisis
Trump sacks attorney general, replaces with ex-personal lawyer
UN-backed Haiti mission implicated in four cases of sexual abuse, report shows
Iran says attacks Oracle data center; Dubai authorities deny
Roundup: Humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, Gaza, West Bank as Mideast conflict continues: UN
Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz
Russia's new car sales rise 4 pct in Q1
From the Frontline: War-weary Iraqis find solace in football

Others Also Read