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Putin Visits Kurils Sparks Japan Outrage | San Antonio News
Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Japan’s ambassador over Putin’s controversial visit to the Kuril Islands, reigniting a decades-old territorial dispute that blocks peace talks between the two nations. Japan insists the islands—known as the Northern Territories—are rightfully theirs, while Russia declares its control “unshakable,” citing post-WWII agreements. Tensions escalated as Japan condemned Putin’s trip as unacceptable, especially amid ongoing sanctions and Ukraine-related friction. Despite Russia’s openness to cooperation, Japan remains firm on reclaiming the disputed land, with…
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