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WorldIN BRIEF: What we know about summoning of Japan’s ambassador to Russian Foreign Ministry

Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto spent 25 minutes at the Russian Foreign Ministry after being summoned and left without comment. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin lodged a strong protest over Japanese statements concerning Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island, while Moscow said its sovereignty and jurisdiction over the southern Kuril Islands are indisputable.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-18 10:21Original

IN BRIEF: What we know about summoning of Japan’s ambassador to Russian Foreign Ministry
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