Japan slams Putin's visit to disputed Kuril Islands, occupied by the USSR during WWII
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands drew a sharp rebuke Thursday from the Japanese government, which has long claimed four of the islands in the archipelago.
TL;DR
- Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands.
- The Japanese government issued a sharp rebuke.
- Japan has long claimed four of the islands.