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Putin's Kuril Visit Sparks Territorial Dispute
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands with Japan, causing dissatisfaction in Tokyo, which considered the visit "offensive to the Japanese people." These islands, known in Japan as the "Northern Territories," are part of the Kuril archipelago that was taken over by the Soviet Union in 1945, with Japan claiming sovereignty over them. The visit came after Putin held meetings on Sakhalin Island and inspected a seafood factory, reaffirming Russia's sovereignty over the islands. In response, Japan summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the visit, deeming it a violation of Japan’s stance. Tensions between the two countries are escalating, especially after Japan’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions on Moscow, while Moscow insists on its absolute sovereignty over the islands based on post-World War II agreements.
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