Event Brief
Russia protests to Japan over Takaichi remarks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Summary: Russia lodged a strong protest with Japan’s ambassador in Moscow over Sanae Takaichi’s anti-Russian remarks.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Delivered a strong protest to Japan's ambassador to Moscow over anti-Russian remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Moscow, Russia
WHY: Russia protested the anti-Russian remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in a dispute over Russian-controlled islands off northeast Japan.
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