Russian Prime Minister Putin Meets With Japanese Prime Minister Aso(Sergei Kirienko)

Sergei Kirienko (L), the head of Rosatom (Russia's state nuclear corporation) exchanges documents with Japanese Foreign Minister, Hirofumi Nakasone, as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (C) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso look on, during a signing ceremony at the Aso's official residence on May 12, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Despite Russia's wish to increase business ties with Japan, Prime Minister Putin is not expected to cede ground on the important and historical dispute over territorial rights to Pacific Islands. (Photo by Issei Kato - Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Taro Aso;Vladimir Putin;Hirofumi Nakasone;Sergei Kirienko

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