‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands

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Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of her country under international law The Japanese government has reacted angrily to Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, which are claimed by both T…

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