Loss of Moskva goes beyond wounded pride as it was a very capable ship
The cruiser provided a bubble of long-range air defence for the rest of the Black Sea Fleet, as well as command and control systems
Russia and Japan struggle to resolve decades-long dispute over remote islands
Kuril islands changed hands in WWII and an amicable settlement remains elusive
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