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otherAug 17, 2026

Putin visits disputed island: Why Russia-Japan peace treaty remains elusive

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Putin visits disputed island: Why Russia-Japan peace treaty remains elusive

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    Putin just visited the Kuril Islands, and Japan is furious. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island on Thursday, one of the disputed Southern Kuril Islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan. The visit prompted a formal protest from Tokyo. But this is abou…

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