Putin Visits Kuril Islands, Triggers Japanese Protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the Kuril Islands, specifically the island of Iturup, sparking a strong diplomatic reaction from Japan, which considers the islands its 'Northern Territories' and has formally protested the visit. The trip was part of a regional tour and included military and civilian engagements, reinforcing Russia's territorial claims.

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