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Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands on August 13, 2026, marking his first trip to the Moscow‑controlled archipelago that Japan also claims.
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