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Aug 14, 2026
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Putin sparks outrage in Japan after visit to disputed Kuril Islands
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Putin sparks outrage in Japan after visit to disputed Kuril Islands
JAMES GRIFFITHS
ASIA CORRESPONDENT
HONG KONG
PUBLISHED AUGUST 14, 2026
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Rausu, a town in northeastern Hokkaido, Japan. Kunashiri Island, part of the disputed Kuril chain controlled by Russia, can be seen in the background.
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