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Russia and Japan are locked in a fiery standoff over disputed islands—called the Southern Kurils by Russia, the Northern Territories by Japan—that have been a flashpoint for 80 years. Putin’s recent visit to one of the islands triggered outrage from Japan’s PM, who called it “unacceptable,” prompting Russia to formally protest and accuse Tokyo of undermining its sovereignty. Complicating matters further, Moscow is leveraging Japan’s support for Ukraine sanctions, warning of “appropriate countermeasures” and using the dispute as leverage to block a long-awaited peace treaty—and potentially deepen tensions between the two nations.

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