Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo
Russian President Putin visited the Kuril Islands, a Pacific archipelago that Russia controls but Japan also claims. Japan protested the visit. The islands were taken from Japan during World War II.
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5 viewpoints‘Completely Unacceptable’: Japan Erupts Over Putin’s Visit To Contested Island
Japanese leaders say Putin visit to disputed islands has ‘extremely negative impact’ on relations
Japan slams Putin's visit to disputed Kuril Islands, occupied by the USSR during WWII
Putin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing a protest from Tokyo
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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
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