Russia Summons Japanese Ambassador as Dispute Over Kuril Islands Flares Up
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-08-18 18:31 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
Japan's ambassador to Moscow was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday after Tokyo issued a sharp protest over President Vladimir Putin's first-ever visit to the disputed Kuril Islands.
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