The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By The Guardian
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The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia
The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last week
