Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of Japan 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 Tokyo and Moscow. Japan’s foreign minister, Toshimits...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/13/japan-condemns-vladimir-putin-visit-kuril-islands)