Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands as Japan issues formal protest
Putin toured a fish processing facility during his first trip to the island chain, which Russia administers but Japan claims as its Northern Territories. The visit to the Pacific islands marks a significant moment in the long-standing territorial disagreement between the two nations. Putin sampled fish roe during the stop, according to reports from Russian state media. The Japanese government responded by lodging a formal diplomatic protest against the visit. Officials in Tokyo stated that the move is incompatible with Japan's position on the islands. While Russia maintains the islands are part of its territory, Japan continues to claim sovereignty over the southern portion of the chain.
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