Russia test-fires missiles off disputed islands days after Putin’s visit angered Japan — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-test-fires-missiles-off-disputed-islands-days-after-putin-s-visit-angered-japanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia Conducts Missile Tests Near Disputed Islands Following Putin Visithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-test-fires-missiles-off-disputed-islands-days-after-putin-s-visit-angered-japanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-test-fires-missiles-off-disputed-islands-days-after-putin-s-visit-angered-japan#u46607Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:20:55 +0000Russia test-fired missiles near islands claimed by Japan shortly after President Vladimir Putin visited the territory. The missile drills have increased tensions between the two nations, as Japan expressed anger over the military activity. Separately, Russia lodged a formal protest with the Japanese ambassador regarding "anti-Russian" remarks made by Takaichi. These combined events signal a deterioration in diplomatic relations following Putin's trip to the disputed region.Why it mattersThe islands are the subject of a long-standing territorial dispute between Russia and Japan.