Zelensky signed the decree about Kuriles, "temporarily occupied Russian Federation"

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President of Ukraine signed the decree about recognition of the Kuril Islands by the territory, "temporarily occupied Russian Federation". Zelensky declared that thus Ukraine shows the respect to "the sovereignty and territorial integrity Japan, including its northern territories". Also urged all to make in the world similar decisions. Earlier on Friday the resolution with the similar text was adopted by The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The Kuril Islands passed under control the Soviet armies during war with Japan, in September, 1945. On September 8 to San Francisco the peace contract between Japan and allies was signed. According to it...