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Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

International EN 13 Aug 2026, 15:56 Source: The Guardian

Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of Japan under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putinโ€™s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.Japanโ€™s foreign minis...

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