Japan PM Takaichi says Putin's visit to disputed Kuril islands 'absolutely unacceptable'
- Russian state media reported that Putin visited Iturup, known in Japan as Etorofu, one of four islands in the Kuril chain that are claimed by Russia and Japan.
- Putin's trip "has worsened Japanese sentiment towards Russia," Takaichi told reporters, maintaining the island chain
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- Russian state media reported that Putin visited Iturup, known in Japan as Etorofu, one of four islands in the Kuril chain that are claimed by Russia and Japan.
- Putin's trip "has worsened Japanese sentiment towards Russia," Takaichi told reporters, maintaining the island chain
Sources: BBC News