Russia's Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, samples fish roe, media say

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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island in the disputed Kuril Islands chain, which is claimed by both Russia and Japan. During the visit, Putin sampled fish roe, demonstrating Russia's assertion of sovereignty over the contested territory.

Aug 13 - Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, an island in the disputed Kuril Islands chain claimed by both Russia and Japan, state news agency TASS said on Thursday.