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Japan protests Russian depiction of disputed Kuril Islands

Japan has protested Russia's colouring of disputed Kuril Islands on a United Nations-related map after backing the map resolution. The dispute highlights continuing friction over the islands' sovereignty.

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The confrontation sustains tensions between Japan and Russia over a strategically important Northeast Asian territory.

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  1. Japan Backed UN Map Resolution Then Protested Russian Colouring of Disputed Kuril Islands ↗ibtimes.co.uk · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC

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