US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-18 00:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Ukraine/Russia, World News, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO, Japan — The United States recognizes Japan's sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday.
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