Nikkei Asia reported that a month has passed since Russian President Putin visited the disputed islands in the Northwest Pacific. Although Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed opposition, Tokyo has not yet taken any specific countermeasures. This highlights the complex relationship between Japan, a major energy supplier, and Russia, especially in the context of the Iran war, where Japan is reluctant to take a tough stance against Moscow to ensure its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply.