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strikeAug 14, 2026

US Ambassador Backs Japan’s Sovereignty Claim After Putin’s First-Ever Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands

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The United States has condemned the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, saying it recognizes Japan’s sovereignty over the Northern Territories.

Source: Kyiv Post; Nina Savić — Read the full report

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  • Kyiv Post; Nina SavićBy Kyiv Post; Nina Savić

    The United States has condemned the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, saying it recognizes Japan’s sovereignty over the Northern Territories. Putin visited the Kuril Islands for the first time in his 26-year tenure on Thursday, Aug. 13, drawi…

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