Putin's Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands Strains Russia-Japan Ties

Russian President Putin's first visit to the contested Kuril islands is seen as a test of Japan's limits, exposing deteriorating ties between Moscow and Tokyo and prompting Japan to assert its military capabilities.

16 Aug, 11:30 — 16 Aug, 11:30

Post Share

Sources

Showing 1 of 2 sources

The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands

The Russian leader’s first visit to the disputed Kuril islands has exposed how far ties between Moscow and Tokyo have deteriorated, and why Japan has grown increasingly assertive in expanding its military capabilities. Namita Singh writes

By Namita Singh

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 16 Aug, 11:30|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

The Independent16 Aug, 11:30First to report

Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands

3h later

dennik-n16 Aug, 14:02Latest update

PERSPECTA

PERSPECTA

Putin's Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands Strains Russia-Japan Ties

Sources

Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands

Coverage Timeline

Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands

Putinova návšteva Kurilských ostrovov pobúrila Japonsko. Starý územný spor sa spája s novou vojenskou rivalitou

Related Stories

Edo Assembly Speaker Agbebaku Resigns Amid Impeachment Moves

Aid and Ukraine's Defense as Europe's First Line of Defense

Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz

Finnish Politicians Announce Candidacy and Departures for Elections

PERSPECTA