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Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Japan category. Published on August 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Javier C. Hernández and Paul Sonne. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.
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