# Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time, prompting Japanese protest

https://mins.news/en/item/21116

- CNN, 2026-08-13 10:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/asia/putin-kuril-islands-japan-intl?Date=20260813&Profile=CNN

> Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands for the first time on Thursday. The Russian-controlled Pacific island chain is also claimed by Japan, prompting a protest from Tokyo.

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