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Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, calling the territory “inherently Japanese.” She posted on X on Thursday that Tokyo had repeatedly asked Russia to prevent the president from visiting the Northern Territories. The Northern Territories refers to the Kuril Islands. Takaichi’s statement highlights Japan’s claim over the islands and its concern over the visit.

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