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Moscow Protests to Tokyo Over Criticism of Putin's Kuril Islands Visit: Russian MFA

Moscow Protests to Tokyo Over Criticism of Putin's Kuril Islands Visit: Russian MFA

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Moscow Protests to Tokyo Over Criticism of Putin's Kuril Islands Visit: Russian MFARussia lodged a protest with Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto over Prime... 18.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Moscow Protests to Tokyo Over Criticism of Putin's Kuril Islands Visit: Russian MFARussia lodged a protest with Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's criticism of Vladimir Putin following his visit to Iturup Island, the Russian Foreign Ministry said after the diplomat's visit to the ministry.The Russian side stressed that its sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Southern Kuril Islands are "unshakeable," according to the ministry.The ministry told Muto that any attempt by Tokyo to challenge Russia's sovereignty over the islands is "unacceptable and illegal." Footage of the Japanese ambassador's arrival at the Russian Foreign Ministry.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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