Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands
By The BriefBrief
Japan said it protested Russia’s notification that Moscow would conduct missile tests off disputed islands visited by President Vladimir Putin on August 13. Japan’s protest followed Russia’s earlier notification and comes amid a long-running dispute over the Kuril islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories.
WHO:Japan
WHAT:Japan protested Russia’s notification of missile tests off disputed islands visited by President Vladimir Putin.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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