Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands: a running story on the front pages of 3 newsrooms from 14 August 2026 to 21 August 2026, 4 headlines over 8 days.

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21 August 2026

• South China Morning Post Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit

15 August 2026

• South China Morning Post What does the first visit to the Kuril Islands by Vladimir Putin mean for China?

14 August 2026

• BBC News Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'
• Al Jazeera Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands