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Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance

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Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Julian Ryall

    Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stanceAugust 17, 2026 The first-ever visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to one of the disputed Kuril islands off the far northern tip of Japan last week triggered a swift and angry response from Tokyo. Japan Prime Minister…

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