The Russian Foreign Ministry wants to decide the fate of the smoking at the referendum

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Larov proposed solving the Kuril issue in a referendum. Although this, of course, is not a matter of the near future, he pointed out.

“Gradually, step by step, the“ brick behind the brick ”, strengthening trust, working on the“ fabric ”of practical cooperation, we will approach the creation of an atmosphere favorable, without emotions, the search for a mutually acceptable solution, which, we will not forget, should be approved by two societies,” Lavrov said in an interview with the NHK.

“In our case, in any embodiment, this is a question that is resolved through a referendum,” Interfax quotes the minister.

He emphasized that Moscow does not want to “artificially put it on a long box” to solve controversial issues with Japan, but it is also unrealistic to calculate ”that the problem” can be solved in one sitting. ” “When every new government of Japan is experiencing a temptation to declare:“ Here, during our reign, we will solve this problem ” - this, of course, causes high and unrealistic expectations in society. Well, of course, leads to a reverse reaction on our side of the border,” Lavrov said.

As for the conclusion of a peace treaty between the Russian Federation and Japan, as the Foreign Minister said, the leaders of the two camp "recorded a general understanding that this issue can be resolved precisely in the context of a comprehensive, comprehensive, deep development of bilateral relations, when the public in Russia and Japan will be ready to perceive a mutually acceptable decision that meets mutual interests."