Kuril islands are important for poccnr because of the shape of the seafloor around islands and submarine passageways remaining unchecked. So if islands become nipponese they will get instant US hydro sensors on them.
Or so I've heard.
>>25634524
Looks like more than 3 people to me. Imagine how comfy it would be to have a nice dacha with garden on such an island. Tons of unspoilt nature, lots of fishing, far away from the bydlo and churka of mainland.