Japanese far-right organizations are holding protests outside the Russian embassy in Tokyo on the anniversary of the USSR’s entry into World War II against Japan on August 9, 1945.
A significant police presence is observed near the embassy, with officers, buses, and barricades preventing far-right protesters from approaching the Russian diplomatic mission.
Protesters are restricted in their actions, with only three allowed to approach the embassy under tight police surveillance. They are permitted to voice their complaints without megaphones and submit petitions.
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Far-right groups in Japan typically hold demonstrations on Northern Territories Day (February 7) and on the anniversary of the USSR’s entry into the war against Japan.
The protests highlight the ongoing territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands and the absence of a peace treaty between Russia and Japan, stemming from World War II. The islands’ sovereignty remains a point of contention.
