Japan protests Putin’s first Kuril islands visit

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Japan protested after President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time.

WHO: Japan

WHAT: Protested Putin’s visit to the Kuril islands

WHEN: Aug 13, 2026

WHERE: Kuril Islands, Russia

WHY: Japan protested Putin’s visit to islands it also claims.

Sources (7): CNN World, France 24, Japan Times, NPR, New York Times, Politico Europe, Washington Post

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