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.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit”
Russia protests Japanese PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit
Key points
- Russia summoned Japan’s ambassador over Sanae Takaichi’s anti-Russian remarks.
- Putin visited one of the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time last week.
- Japan called the visit grave and absolutely unacceptable, citing historical ties.
- Lavrov condemned Takaichi’s comments as crossing the line of decency.
- Ties have deteriorated since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and sanctions.
Other reports
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- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?”
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Putin visited disputed Iturup Island, prompting Japan to consider recalling its ambassador, sanctions, and deeper cooperation with Ukraine.