Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands
Summary
Japan strongly protested President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands, which both Russia and Japan claim. The visit highlights a long-running dispute between the two countries over these islands, which stopped them from signing a peace treaty after World War Two.Key Facts
- President Putin visited the Kuril Islands, according to Russian state media.
- The islands are claimed by both Russia and Japan.
- Japan refers to the island Putin visited as Etorofu, while Russia calls it Iturup.
- Japan’s foreign minister said the islands belong to Japan by history and international law.
- Japan strongly opposes President Putin’s visit to these islands.
- The dispute over the Kuril Islands has lasted for decades.
- This disagreement prevented Russia and Japan from signing a peace treaty after World War Two.
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