Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands
Bilateral relations have long been strained over the Kurils, known in Japan as the Northern Territories. After Russia’s President Vladimir Putin visited the islands on August 13, Japan summoned the Russian ambassador in protest, and Russia followed suit. | Photo Credit: AFP Japan said Friday (August 21, 2026) it had protested against Russia’s notification that…
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