Putin Makes First Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands Amid Protests From Japan
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-08-13 19:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Europe, Human Rights, Ukraine/Russia, Asia Pacific
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President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's far-eastern Kuril Islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting protests by Japan, which also claims the territory.
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