Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Exacerbates Japan-Russia Tensions – The Diplomat
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island (known in Japan as Etorofu) on August 13. It’s the largest…
Bangkok Post – Russia rebukes Japanese envoy in disputed islands row
Strained relations worsen after Putin’s trip to Kuril islands Japanese ambassador Akira Muto arrives at the Russian foreign…
What are the disputed Kuril Islands that Putin visited, triggering Japan’s protest?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has triggered a sharp protest from Japan, reviving…
Russia’s Putin visits Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing protest from Tokyo | News
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday visited the Kuril Islands, a Russian-controlled Pacific island chain also…