The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe has expressed its interest in cooperation on issues of politics, economy, humanitarian and security, said the press service of the Kremlin.

"in the process of exchange of views on key topics of Russian-Japanese relations emphasized mutual interest in developing cooperation in political, economic, humanitarian and security sectors. Discussed the crisis situation in Ukraine ", - is informed in the report.

The leaders of several countries also agreed to maintain personal contacts.

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