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Aug 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET

Japan condemns Putin’s visit to disputed islands

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Japan condemned Vladimir Putin’s visit to disputed islands seized during World War Two.

WHO: Japan

WHAT: Japan condemned Vladimir Putin’s visit to disputed islands seized during World War Two.

WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 5:19 AM ET

WHERE: Japan

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Russia conducts missile exercises near disputed Kurils · Aug 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands · Aug 21, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET
Japan protests Russia missile tests off disputed islands · Aug 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Japan envoy summoned over Putin isle visit spat · Aug 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM ET
Russia summons Japanese envoy after Takaichi protests · Aug 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
Putin visits Kuril Islands to send message to Japan · Aug 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Japan weighs response to Putin’s disputed island visit · Aug 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
US says it will back Japan’s sovereignty over islands · Aug 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Japan PM condemns Putin’s Kuril Islands visit · Aug 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Putin Kuril Islands trip triggers Russia-Japan diplomatic crisis · Aug 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
Putin visits Pacific islands claimed by Japan, Tokyo protests · Aug 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Putin visits WWII islands seized from Japan · Aug 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET

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CNN World —
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Deutsche Welle — View reporting
Euronews —
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Japan Times —
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New York Times — View reporting
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Politico Europe — View reporting
South China Morning Post —
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Straits Times —
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The Hindu —
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