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Putin's Kuril Visit Sparks Diplomatic Tension | Dover News
Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Japan’s ambassador over President Putin’s recent visit to the Kuril Islands, sparking outrage in Tokyo where officials called it unacceptable and a further strain on already tense relations amid Ukraine tensions. Russia insists its claim is legally grounded in WWII agreements, dismissing Japan’s historical stance as unlawful, while warning that Japan’s alignment with Western sanctions may lead to consequences. Despite Putin’s openness to cooperation, the islands remain a deep-rooted diplomatic flashpoint decades in the making, with Russia reinforcing its…
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