Japan hits Russia 'shadow fleet' in 1st sanctions since Putin trip to disputed isle

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, protested the Aug. 13 visit to one of the southern Kuril Islands by Russian President Vladimir Putin, left. But Japan did not impose new sanctions on Russia until Oct. 2. (Source photos by Sputnik and Nikkei)

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