Japan muted on Putin's disputed-islands visit as US intentions remain murky
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-22 03:54 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Ukraine/Russia, World News, Asia Pacific
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, visited the southern Kuril Islands on Aug. 13, drawing a protest from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right. © Kyodo
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