TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reaffirmed his intent to reach a postwar peace treaty between Tokyo and Moscow based on a 1956 declaration as he held his first conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
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Suga and Putin affirm goal of peace treaty based on 1956 declaration
After first call, Japan's new PM says he is confident in 'frank' talks with Russian leader
New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin look to meet in person at an early date. (Photos by Maho Obata and Uichiro Kasai)
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