Historical Dispute Over Kuril Islands Escalates

Russia summoned Japan's ambassador to protest Tokyo's condemnation of Putin's Kuril Islands visit.
The Kuril Islands dispute dates back to the Soviet Union's 1945 capture.
Japan's PM called Putin's visit 'absolutely unacceptable' based on historical and legal grounds.
Russia warned of 'appropriate countermeasures' against Japan's support for sanctions and Ukraine.

History | Conflict | Diplomacy

Japan | Russia | Kuril Islands

Sergey Lavrov | Takaichi Sanae | Muto Akira

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