Putin visits the Kuril Islands for the first time. Japan issues a strong protest.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first trip to the Kuril Islands, traveling to the island of Iturup, the Kremlin’s press service reported.
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 —
- Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Adds to Pressure on Japan Wall Street Journal —
- Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands Al Jazeera —