# Putin's first visit to Pacific islands claimed by Japan draws Tokyo protest

https://mins.news/en/video/21324

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-13 14:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbP2AK6nDjQ

> Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, prompting a protest from Japan.

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