The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-18 15:19 UTC+10:00
Section: Japan
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, World News, Asia Pacific
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The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last week
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