Why did Vladimir Putin’s historic Kuril Islands trip spark a fierce Russia-Japan showdown?

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President Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has intensified diplomatic tensions between Russia and Japan over sovereignty claims. The visit marks a rare political move highlighting the ongoing territorial dispute and resulting geopolitical strain.

President Putin’s historic Kuril Islands visit sparks a diplomatic crisis with Japan. Know more about the disputed islands and the deepening political tensions between the two nations