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Tag: Kuril Islands

Putin Reignited a Dispute With Japan. This Town Is Stuck in the Middle.

Conflict

Japan’s Northern Fishing Town Navigates Russian Island Dispute

Nemuro, a Japanese fishing town, balances trade with Russia against its nation's fight to reclaim WWII-seized islands.

Tahir Rihat September 21, 2026 5 min read

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

International

Putin’s Kuril Islands Visit Sparks Japanese Ire Over WWII Territorial Dispute

Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.

Tahir Rihat August 13, 2026 5 min read