WorldPress review: Putin’s Iturup visit sends message to Japan as EU falls short of gas targets
Russian newspapers say Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands signals that Moscow considers the sovereignty issue settled, prompting a protest from Japan. They also highlight the EU’s lagging winter gas-storage targets and fears that Russian retaliation for vessel seizures could heighten the risk of confrontation at sea with Europe.
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TASS★★★★☆2026-08-14 10:00Original
Press review: Putin’s Iturup visit sends message to Japan as EU falls short of gas targets