Russia, Japan having hissy fit over group of tiny islands

cause Russian president Dmitry Medvedev visited a group of tiny islands in the massive country’s far east whose ownership is also claimed by Japan.
reaction Japan totally freaks out, calling back their ambassador to Russia, saying Medvedev’s visit was “regrettable” because it happened even after warnings. source

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