Insulele Kurile: Cum a provocat o vizită a lui Putin reaprinderea un conflict între Rusia și Japonia, vechi de 150 de ani

The diplomatic conflict between Japan and Russia escalates following Putin's controversial visit to the Kuril Islands, claimed by Japan. Japan's Prime Minister criticized the visit, stating it worsened perceptions of Russia. The Kuril Islands remain a significant point of contention, preventing a formal peace treaty since World War II. The disputed islands are strategically important for fishing rights and military access to the Pacific. Japan's anti-Russian rhetoric has intensified since the Ukraine invasion, leading to economic sanctions against Moscow.