https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-revealed-his-true-intentions-with-japan-by-visiting-disputed-islandsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-revealed-his-true-intentions-with-japan-by-visiting-disputed-islandshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-revealed-his-true-intentions-with-japan-by-visiting-disputed-islands#u45148Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:30:10 +0000Russian President Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting protests from Japan. The islands, seized by Russia in World War II, are claimed by Japan. Putin's visit has reignited a long-standing dispute between the two countries. Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi condemned the visit as 'absolutely unacceptable'.Why it mattersThe Kuril Islands have been a point of contention between Russia and Japan since the end of World War II. Russia has maintained control over the islands, while Japan has continued to claim sovereignty. The dispute has hindered the signing of a fo