Tokyo protests Putin's island visit

Japan expressed its strong protest over Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to one of the disputed islands, Iturup Island, which is part of the southern Kuril Islands. Russia visited the island after participating in Pacific Fleet exercises. Japan considers this island to be part of its northern territories, while Moscow refers to it as the "Southern Kurils." This region is one of the most prominent points of dispute between the two countries. The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions regarding sovereignty over the contested territories.

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