Putin's Kuril Visit Sparks Japanese Outcry

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup Island in the Kuril Islands sparked immediate backlash in Japan, with widespread online discussion and media coverage, while a Japanese lawmaker expressed agreement with Putin's historical claims about the islands.

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