Putin’s Kuril Islands visit could push Japan closer to Ukraine.
Putin visited disputed Iturup Island, prompting Japan to consider recalling its ambassador, sanctions, and deeper cooperation with Ukraine.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?”
Putin’s Kuril Islands visit could push Japan closer to Ukraine.
Key points
- Japan weighs ambassador recall, sanctions, and deeper Ukraine cooperation after Putin's visit.
- Putin visited Iturup Island, part of the disputed Kuril Islands, last Thursday.
- Tokyo protests and warns the visit could harden anti-Russian sentiment and strain ties.
- Analysts doubt Tokyo has economic leverage to impact Moscow due to LNG reliance.
- Experts suggest a potential face-to-face Ukraine meeting to signal resilience against pressure.
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Putin visited disputed Iturup Island, prompting Japan to consider recalling its ambassador, sanctions, and deeper cooperation with Ukraine.