A trademark Putin move on the Pacific as Russia deploys missiles to Kuril islands claimed by Japan

#KurilIslands #RussiaJapan
Russia has brought new missiles to one of the Kuril islands. Shekhar Gupta explains what is the history of these islands- whether they belong to Russia or Japan. Are they only strategically important or there is more to the islands in Pacific Ocean that has restricted the two giant nations from signing a peace treaty since World War II. Episode 891 of CutTheClutter
Additional Research by Sukriti Vats and Amogh Rohmetra

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[hindolbhattacharya]

Everyone: Russia at Ukraine border
The Print: Too mainstream for our viewers

[geopoliticsjunkie]

The Kuril's have been Russia since 1945 they can put their gear anywhere they want on their own land

[Starwarrior]

Putin had said Russia is willing to give back 2 of the 4 islands to Japan when Japan cease to be a vassal state of the US.

[prastagus]

"this is not a settled issue yet"?? I believe from the Russian side, the issue of Kuril Islands' ownership is settled. It is Japan that think it is not settled.
Japan's unconditional surrendered in WW2 included recognition of Potsdam and Cairo declaration which limited Japan's territory to only the 4 main islands. Since US was covering for Japan after the war such as pardoning biological officers, it ignored this fact to go against PRC and USSR in the Cold War.

[shubchatt]

Every country has problems with neighbors. Human nature. We are not unique. However, dealing with such issues smartly determines peace and global standing..

[chaitanyakandwal]

We curse our geography, imagine being Japan with China, Russia and North Korea as neighbors

[pratyushojha]

The last 4 Island were captured by USSR towards the end of WW2.

They were also the home base of fast carrier strike force for Perl Harbor raid.

[prabhjitgill]

Shekhar Gupta is at his best when talking about International issues. Sir please don't waste your time on minor national political issues. Your political videos are the only ones which I am not able to completely finish.

[whitelotusvoice-over]

Your channel is one of the best than being an IAS officer these days, vey informative, front to back on the present. Worth watch.

[DebjyotiGorai]

If someone wants to learn more about the indigenous Ainu people then please go to this video titled "Ainu - History of the Indigenous people of Japan DOCUMENTARY" by Kings and Generals. It's a wonderful video.

[kesar]

There’s a lot of heat between Kcr and bjp lately., I guess an episode on that would be interesting. BJP also seems to be growing a strong foothold in Telangana, will This become a gateway for BJP’s entry to Deep South. An episode on the present financial position AP (Govt taking huge loans, delaying the salary payments, etc) would also be interesting.

[vishnuvijayan]

Really like the way you are narrating things. Brisk and clear, sharp, to the point.

[orunabho]

Colonialism is not the reason why we have a neighborhood problem.

Indic civilization may be at least 5000 thousand year old. We are still a multi national people, in spite of having the same cultural roots. In spite of the notion called Bharatvarsha.

But colonialism is the reason why we exist as one country called India in the first place. And that too as a Republic.

Else Balkanization of the subcontinent and bunch of Turki Sultanates.

Minority and a racist rule...like South Africa...with no power shared with the native majority.

Nawab of Bengal, Nizam of Hyderabad, Sultan of Mysore, Nawab of Arcot, Nawab of Awad and of course the biggest of them all, the one ruling from Dilli. All Turki Sultanates.

Complete Turki colonization.

Absolutely no Republic of India.

Robert Clive was therefore the liberator...the real father of the modern nation-state called India, not some cunning baniya masquerading as a Godman.

History is a difficult subject I guess.

[haroonsuresh]

I wished all my fellow Indians knew about Kuril islands (Russian far east in general). Thank you print 😘

[nedj]

As Japan's neighbor, the Philipines recently purchased the Brahmos system to counter claims to its territory, it would be ironic, if Japan did the same here, or perhaps increased the range of their existring ground based cruise missile systems.

[christopheradodo]

It was a brilliant analysis but don’t forget that the American recent navel sudden presence in the area escalated the situation, which necessitated the defensive end offensive weapons.

[vulgarisopinio]

The USSR entered the war with Japan on 9th August, exactly 3 months after its victory over Germany, as was promised to Roosevelt. Japan surrendered on 2 September, after the Soviets annihilated its Kwuantung army in Manchuria.

[prakashraghunathan]

Thank you sekar sir for bringing such analysis on the happenings of cold War.

[akashdobhal]

Man Russia is really huge.
From eastern Europe, China to Japan they have borders with everyone