Russian President Vladimir Putin has traveled to the disputed Kuril Islands following naval exercises off Sakhalin Island, sparking a strong protest from the Japanese government.
The movement followed Putin’s observation of Russian navy drills off Sakhalin Island on Thursday, where he monitored military operations in the region.
The subsequent trip to the Kuril Islands has heightened diplomatic tensions, as Japan continues to contest Russian sovereignty over the territory.
Japan issued a strong protest in response to the president’s presence in the disputed area, reflecting the long-standing territorial disagreement between the two nations.
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