Before the Crimea invasion, territorial negotiations between Japan and Russia showed signs of progress. Moreover, several bilateral economic cooperation efforts, such as projects involving liquefied natural gas, were moving forward.
在入侵克里米亚前，日本和俄罗斯的领土谈判表现出进展信号。此外，一些双边经济合作计划，如与液化天然气有关的项目也在推进。