The Russian military has established a new airfield in the disputed Kuril Islands. The Russian Federation and Japan have argued over control of the islands since WWII.

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The Russian Eastern Military District issued a statement which read, “Military servicemen have built a runway of 28,000 metal plates, runway markings have been installed,” reported Russian state news agency TASS.

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“In addition, communication tools and navigational equipment have also been installed. The airfield has received a state registration certificate and an operational status license, the press service added.”

Russia and Japan have been negotiating to sign a peace treaty for the Second World War but to this date have been unsuccessful.