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Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands

The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.
13 de agosto de 2026 por
Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands
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The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.

Read the full original article: http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/tokyo-issues-angry-response-as-putin-makes-his-first-visit-to-the-disputed-kuril-islands

Sources: euronews_world

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