TOKYO - MAY 12: Alexey Miller, President of Gazprom delivers a speech during the Japan- Russia Business Forum at a hotel on May 12, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Putin is on a three day tour to Japan to discuss key issues between Japan and Russia, such as the return of the northern territories and financial cooperation. Getty Images logo Getty Images 33 months ago

TOKYO - MAY 12: Alexey Miller, President of Gazprom delivers a speech during the Japan- Russia Business Forum at a hotel on May 12, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Putin is on a three day tour to Japan to discuss key issues between Japan and Russia, such as the return of the northern territories and financial cooperation.

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