NewzRussian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands on Thursday, marking his first trip to the Pacific archipelago. During the visit, Putin toured local infrastructure, including a fish processing plant, a hospital, and a school located on the islands.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralPutin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing a protest from Tokyo
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The Citizen (South Africa)
Focuses on the history of strained Russian-Japanese relations.