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Putin’s Kuril Visit Sparks Japan Protest | Dover News
Putin’s surprise trip to the Kuril Islands reignites a decades-old territorial fire with Japan, sparking formal protests and diplomatic tension as Russia reinforces its grip on the disputed chain—long claimed by Tokyo as its Northern Territories. Amid military buildup and stalled peace talks, Putin insists the islands’ status stems from WWII treaties, while Japan rebukes the visit as unacceptable, citing historical claims and strained ties over Ukraine sanctions. Even Russia’s own ex-president Medvedev dismisses Japan’s objections, cementing Moscow’s stance: these islands are Russian for…
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