Putin a mers în insulele Kurile, revendicate de Tokyo. Japonia și Rusia, într-un război înghețat de 80 de ani • Newsweek România

Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, part of the disputed Kuril Islands, marking his first trip to the area. This visit has sparked an official protest from Japan, which claims sovereignty over the islands. The territorial dispute has hindered a formal peace treaty between Russia and Japan since World War II. Japan's Foreign Minister reiterated Tokyo's stance on the islands, emphasizing their historical and legal claims. The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, following North Korea's missile launch and Russia's naval exercises.