NPR News
Aug 13, 2026
Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
Japan News
The Guardian
Aug 13, 2026
‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international lawThe Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimit…
BBC World
Aug 13, 2026
Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands
The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.