Japan protests Putin's visit to disputed islands

Japan has reportedly protested a visit by the Russian leader to the Kuril islands, which marked his first trip to the disputed territory.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC News)

Published Thursday 13 August 2026 at 5:00 am AEST 2 min read

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