Russian Prime Minister Putin Meets With Japanese Prime Minister Aso(Vladimir Putin)
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) attends a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) 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 *** Vladimir Putin;Taro Aso
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