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Japan Muted on Putin's Disputed Islands Visit Amid US Intentions
Japan has remained muted on Russian President Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, as U.S. intentions regarding the matter remain unclear. Putin's visit has been seen as a provocative act by some, pleasing China and North Korea.
21 Aug, 18:02 — 21 Aug, 18:02
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First report: de-volkskrant · 21 Aug, 09:01|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h
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