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Putin's first visit to disputed Kuril Islands alarms Japan

Vladimir Putin has reportedly made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting concern in Japan.

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The visit could heighten tensions over the territorial dispute between Russia and Japan.

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  1. Why Putin's first visit to disputed Kuril Islands has rattled Japan ↗timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

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