Japan condemns Putin’s visit to Kuril Islands: What is the dispute about?
· livemint.com
Putin visited Iturup, one of the southern Kuril Islands, on Thursday (August 13). Japan claims the island, which it calls Etorofu, as part of its Northern Territories. Tokyo described the visit as “absolutely unacceptable” and formally protested to Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has triggered a strong reaction from Japan, adding another strain to already tense rela...