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Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

France 24 Thursday 13 August 2026, 13:25 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Headings Issued on: 13/08/2026 - 15:25 🇷🇺 Russian President Putin has made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, travelling to Iturup, one of four islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo strongly protested the visit, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.” The content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore.

Headings Issued on: 13/08/2026 - 15:25 🇷🇺 Russian President Putin has made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, travelling to Iturup, one of four islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo strongly protested the visit, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.” The content you requested does not exist or is not available anymore.
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