Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands

Japan has protested against Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril islands. Putin's trip marks the first time a Russian leader has visited the islands, as reported by state media. The Kuril islands have been a source of tension between Japan and Russia for decades, with Japan claiming sovereignty over the territory. Japan's protest underscores the ongoing dispute between the two nations over the islands' ownership.

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