WorldRussia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit

Russia summoned Japan’s ambassador in Moscow and strongly protested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “anti-Russian” comments after Vladimir Putin visited a disputed Kuril Island. The long-running dispute over the southern Kurils has hindered a post-World War II peace treaty, while ties have worsened over Japan’s support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-18 11:39Original