WorldJapan protests as Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the Russian-administered Kuril Islands, which Japan also claims. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the trip “absolutely unacceptable”, while Japan’s foreign minister said the disputed islands are inherently Japanese territory.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-13 09:43Original