Japan 'strongly protests' Putin visit to disputed islands: foreign minister
- Americas
- AFP
- Published Date: 07:41 AM 13 August 2026
"The Northern Territories ... are an inherent part of Japan's territory both historically and under international law, and the government of Japan strongly protests this visit," Motegi said in a statement, using the Japanese name for the islands.
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