30 Apr 2013 13:02

Rally near Japanese Embassy protests against forest removal in Moscow region, transfer South Kurils to Japan

MOSCOW. April 30 (Interfax) - Five or so people are holding a rally outside the Japanese Embassy in Moscow, protesting against the removal of forest lands in the Moscow region and the possible return of the South Kuril Islands to Japan.

Japanese Prime Minister Zhinzo Abe is due to arrive at his country's diplomatic mission for a reception any minute, an Interfax correspondent has reported.

Police are not interfering in the action.