# Russian land to remain Russian, Foreign Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/21211

- TASS, 2026-08-13 12:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2172393

> Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Tokyo was mistaken if it believed Russia would cede territory belonging to it. He said Japan’s decision to summon the Russian ambassador would achieve nothing and that Russian land would remain Russian in accordance with international law.

## Related coverage

- [Russia rejects Japan’s sovereignty claims over Southern Kuril Islands](https://mins.news/en/item/23269) — CGTN, 2026-08-14
- [Japan summons Russian ambassador after Putin visits disputed islands](https://mins.news/en/video/21326) — CNA, 2026-08-13
- [Grushko: Russia has received no formal proposals for Black Sea combat moratorium](https://mins.news/en/item/21248) — TASS, 2026-08-13