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Russia rejects doubts over its sovereignty over the Southern Kurils
RussiaJapanUnited States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded to the U.S. ambassador, stating that Moscow's sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands is not in question.
SO WHAT?
The dispute involves Russia and Japan and reflects a continuing international territorial and diplomatic confrontation.
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