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Why Putin’s first Kuril Islands visit matters as Russia-Japan ties hit new low

Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: Japan
Published: August 13, 2026 at 05:33

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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time. This visit occurred amid deeply strained relations between Russia and Japan. Japan strongly protests the visit, reiterating its territorial claims over the islands. The long-standing dispute has intensified since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This territorial disagreement prevents a formal World War II peace treaty.

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