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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Etorofu island in the disputed Kuril chain on Aug. 14, marking his first-ever trip there, following a visit to Sakhalin where he oversaw Pacific Fleet drills.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Etorofu island in the disputed Kuril chain on Aug. 14, marking his first-ever trip there, following a visit to Sakhalin where he oversaw Pacific Fleet drills.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Putin's visit "absolutely unacceptable," saying it worsened Japanese sentiment toward Russia and complicated efforts to restore relations long-term.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Putin's visit "absolutely unacceptable," saying it worsened Japanese sentiment toward Russia and complicated efforts to restore relations long-term.

Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russian ambassador Nikolai Nozdrev to lodge a formal protest, with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi saying the visit would have an "extremely negative impact" on bilateral ties.

Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russian ambassador Nikolai Nozdrev to lodge a formal protest, with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi saying the visit would have an "extremely negative impact" on bilateral ties.

During a Wednesday speech in Sakhalin, Putin said the Kuril Islands' status as Russian territory is confirmed by international documents and accused Japan of shifting its position without provocation.

During a Wednesday speech in Sakhalin, Putin said the Kuril Islands' status as Russian territory is confirmed by international documents and accused Japan of shifting its position without provocation.

The Soviet Union seized the islands from Japan at the end of World War Two and deported roughly 17,000 Japanese residents, an event that has prevented Moscow and Tokyo from signing a formal peace treaty.

The Soviet Union seized the islands from Japan at the end of World War Two and deported roughly 17,000 Japanese residents, an event that has prevented Moscow and Tokyo from signing a formal peace treaty.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who visited the islands in 2010, said they "were, are, and will remain Russian land," warning of "monstrous consequences" for anyone who disagreed.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who visited the islands in 2010, said they "were, are, and will remain Russian land," warning of "monstrous consequences" for anyone who disagreed.

Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

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