Historical Events tagged with "northeast asia"
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Politics & Government
Treaty of Saint Petersburg Ratified
August 22nd, 1875 149 years ago
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg was ratified between Japan and Russia, leading to the exchange of Sakhalin Island for the Kuril Islands. This agreement was significant as it marked a pivotal moment in Japan's territorial consolidation and Russia's expansion in the Pacific region. The negotiations reflected both nations' interests in asserting their influence in Northeast Asia amidst growing imperial ambitions.
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