Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'

Japan's Prime Minister has strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril islands, calling it "absolutely unacceptable". The visit marks the first time Putin has traveled to the islands, which are claimed by both Russia and Japan. The Kuril islands have been a longstanding point of contention between the two nations, with Japan maintaining a claim to the territory. Putin's visit has likely exacerbated existing tensions between Japan and Russia.

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