Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Adds to Pressure on Japan
The friction highlights the growing displeasure among Japan’s nuclear-armed neighbors at Tokyo’s plans to boost its defense capabilities and strengthen its military ties with the U.S.
Putin makes first visit to Kuril Islands
- Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands France 24 —
- Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands The Guardian —
- Putin draws Tokyo's ire over 1st visit to contested island Daily Sabah —
- Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands Al Jazeera —
- Putin visits the Kuril Islands for the first time. Japan issues a strong protest. Meduza —