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Putin's visit angered Japan

2026-08-13 15:31:20Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Putin's visit angered Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup Island, one of four disputed islands in the Kuril archipelago, which are claimed by both Russia and Japan.

Takaichi called Putin's visit "absolutely unacceptable," stating that it has further worsened relations and Japanese public perception of Russia.

"President Putin's visit has worsened the feelings of the Japanese people towards Russia. This is a unique territory of Japan, both historically and under international law."

According to Russian state media, Putin visited Iturup on Thursday, where he met with local residents and tasted local products, including caviar.

Japan officially protests

The Japanese Prime Minister said the Russian president's visit is contrary to Tokyo's ongoing stance on what Japan calls the "Northern Territories."

"This visit hurts the feelings of the Japanese people and is inconsistent with Japan's consistent position on the Northern Territories. I hope the Russian side will take the importance of this issue very seriously."

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi also reacted to the visit, stating that the islands are Japanese territory "both historically and under international law."

"The Japanese government strongly protests against this visit."

A dispute that has lasted for decades

The dispute over the Kuril Islands is one of the main issues that has prevented the full normalization of relations between Japan and Russia.

The four southernmost islands of the chain – Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan and the Habomai group – are claimed by Japan, while they are currently administered by Russia.

At the end of World War II, the Soviet Union took control of the archipelago and about 17,000 Japanese residents were expelled from the islands.

The territorial dispute has prevented the two countries from signing a formal peace treaty that would legally end the state of war of World War II.

The islands are of strategic importance to Russia.

Beyond the territorial and historical aspect, the Kuril Islands have considerable military and strategic importance for Moscow.

Russia has been strengthening its military presence in the area over the past decade. Iturup also serves as one of the main Russian air bases in the region.

Japan has previously protested visits by senior Russian officials to the disputed islands, including former Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and former Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

Tensions have also increased in the context of Russia's relations with China. Last month, Chinese and Russian warships passed through a strait in the Kuril Islands during a joint patrol.

Russia also regularly holds military exercises near the islands, actions that Tokyo has repeatedly condemned. Japan also imposed sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.


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