WHY PUTIN’S FIRST KURIL ISLANDS VISIT MATTERS AS RUSSIA-JAPAN TIES HIT NEW LOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time. This visit occurred amid deeply strained relations between Russia and Japan.

Times of India reports that russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time.

The report adds: This visit occurred amid deeply strained relations between Russia and Japan.

Japan strongly protests the visit, reiterating its territorial claims over the islands.

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