# Japan protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands

https://mins.news/en/video/21379

- France 24 English, 2026-08-13 15:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXGObFvxh4I

> Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Far East’s Kuril Islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting a protest from Japan, which also claims the territory.

## Related coverage

- [Japan slams Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands](https://mins.news/en/video/21438) — CNA, 2026-08-13
- [Japan protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands](https://mins.news/en/item/21375) — France 24, 2026-08-13
- [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
- [Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time, prompting Japanese protest](https://mins.news/en/item/21116) — CNN, 2026-08-13
- [Putin angers Japan with first visit to Kuril Islands](https://mins.news/en/item/20876) — DW, 2026-08-13
- [Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, prompting Japanese protest](https://mins.news/en/item/20866) — France 24, 2026-08-13