Putin Visits Islands Seized from Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
Putin's visit to islands seized from Japan in WWII has sparked immediate diplomatic tension.
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One Russian leader's visit to four islands has reignited a decades-old territorial dispute. The Kuril Islands, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, are claimed by Japan. The visit has drawn protests from Tokyo, which views the islands as part of its northern territory.
Putin's visit is his first to the islands since becoming president. The Japanese government has not yet specified its next steps. The Washington Post, NPR, CNN and the Wall Street Journal are all covering the story.
The Washington Post and NPR both note that the visit is Putin's first since becoming president. The Wall Street Journal focuses on the diplomatic pressure the visit adds to Japan. CNN and the Wall Street Journal both mention Tokyo's protest.
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Coverage (7)
- Putin’s visit to the Northern Territories: Why now? The Japan Times · 10h ago
- Putin flexes Moscow’s muscles in the Far East The Telegraph · 10h ago
- Video: Putin Visited Islands Taken From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo nytimes.com · 10h ago
- Putin angers Japan with visit to islands seized by Soviet Union in WWII The Washington Post · 19h ago
- Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest NPR · 19h ago
- Putin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing a protest from Tokyo CNN · 22h ago
- Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Adds to Pressure on Japan WSJ · 22h ago
Quick answers
What islands did Putin visit?
Putin visited the Kuril Islands, which are also claimed by Japan.
Why is this visit controversial?
The Kuril Islands were seized by the Soviet Union from Japan in 1945. Japan claims the islands as part of its northern territory.
What has been Japan's response to the visit?
Tokyo has protested Putin's visit to the islands.
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