Aso, Putin to meet Tuesday, with progress unlikely in territorial row

Monday 11th May, 04:31 PM JST

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Sarge at 09:40 PM JST - 11th May

The uyoku have surrounded the Russian embassy!
Howardtheduck at 10:19 PM JST - 11th May

Aso: You know, those are Japan's islands. Putin: You know, my military is exponentially larger than yours. Aso: Naruhodo...

And, if the Russians want to get rid of the uyoku, just spread a rumor of Russian Embassy workers with 'flu-like symptoms'. I bet those fat, chain smoking right wingers will be out of there faster than you can 'buta infrurenza!'
cadmium at 10:27 PM JST - 11th May

If Japan wants to get anywhere on the island issue, it should try to show some interest in Russia. For instance, the PM should learn a bit of Russian, so when Putin arrives he can greet him in Russian instead of a "how ya going?" English greeting. Can any of the ministers speak Russian?
presto345 at 11:39 PM JST - 11th May

The never-ending-story. No return of stolen goods, no peace treaty. Bye, Putin.
smithinjapan at 11:59 PM JST - 11th May

I would actually like to see the u-yoku try to do ANYTHING to the Russian Embassy. If they broke Russian ground the Russians would simply shoot first and then not even bother to ask questions. The u-yoku would actually go slithering back to the J-government and demand help.

Anyway, that was just in answer to what sarge said. As to the article, progress is not 'unlikely', it's GUARANTEED not to happen.
smithinjapan at 12:04 AM JST - 12th May

presto: "The never-ending-story. No return of stolen goods, no peace treaty. Bye, Putin."

More like:

Aso: No return of the islands, no peace treaty.

Putin: And?

Aso: nantonaku.... (whispering) Here's some plans for nuclear plants, and we'll ship the parts later (nudge). We're also going to give you heaps of money and help you dismantle weapons FOR FREE (nudge nudge).

Putin: Spaseba. Now stop elbowing me or I'll judo your a$$ to the ground. It is, how you say, annoyink.

Aso: Etttooo... (whisper) We'll talk about the islands later.

Putin: Uh, Nyet. Island talk iz over. (grabs plans) Yoink! (walks away)

Aso: Ehehehe. We are satisfied with the progress made on the island talks.
apecNetworks at 05:13 AM JST - 12th May

The "formula" will work, but the question is "when"?
CZAR202030 at 11:13 AM JST - 12th May

Sure Russia wont let these islands return to Japan. The Russian has built airfield for their fighters to stay there and ready to strike Hokaido's Misawa US airforce base!
Sarge at 11:18 AM JST - 12th May

"progress unlikely"

That's because Japan is going to insist that Russia return the islands. If these talks are to progress, Japan must acknowledge that Russia, with all that oil to pay for their superior military, is the owner of these islands, and give up any claim to them.
Altria at 11:23 AM JST - 12th May

You don't mess with Putin. The uyoku had best be careful not to interrupt Putin's sleep, or they'll be getting more than a flowerpot on the head.