Why did Vladimir Putin’s historic Kuril Islands trip spark a fierce Russia-Japan showdown?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on Thursday (August 13, 2026), drawing immediate ire from Japan and straining diplomatic ties.
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What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on Thursday (August 13, 2026), drawing immediate ire from Japan and straining diplomatic ties.
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Common ground
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