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otherAug 13, 2026

Putin draws Tokyo's ire over 1st visit to contested island

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Putin draws Tokyo's ire over 1st visit to contested island

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Reuters

    Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan Thursday, drawing a strong reaction from Tokyo, which said the move made improving relations between the two countries more difficult. The island, known in Russia as Iturup and in Japan as Etorofu, is one of fo…

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