Vladimir Putin visits disputed Pacific islands, drawing Tokyo protest
Vladimir Putin visited disputed Pacific islands in the Kuril chain that are claimed by both Russia and Japan, with Japan referring to them as the Northern Territories. The visit prompted a formal protest from Tokyo, highlighting ongoing territorial tensions between the two nations over these strategically important islands.
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Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
Vladimir Putin visited disputed Pacific islands in the Kuril chain that are claimed by both Russia and Japan, with Japan referring to them as the Northern Territories. The visit prompted a formal protest from Tokyo, highlighting ongoing territorial tensions between the two nations over these strategically important islands.
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