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east-asia11 days ago•13 min saved

Russia conducts live-fire drill on disputed Kuril Islands after Putin's visit provokes Japan

Russia's Pacific Fleet held a large-scale live-fire exercise on the disputed Kuril Islands, with anti-ship missiles fired from Etorofu as a Bastion system hit targets about 300km away; the drills followed Putin's visit to Etorofu, which drew Tokyo's protests. Putin watched from the cruiser Varyag during the exercise; the activity involved around 60 ships, 30 aircraft and more than 13,000 personnel and runs through August 29, underscoring ongoing tensions over these islands off Japan's Hokkaido.

via The Independent|

#east-asia #etorofu #japan

world15 days ago•8 min saved

Putin's Iturup visit tests Japan's resolve ahead of elections

Putin’s August visit to Iturup, one of the disputed Kuril Islands, is framed as a pre-election move to bolster domestic support and punish Japan for Ukraine-related sanctions, signaling a tougher Russian line that could further strain Moscow–Tokyo ties and undermine decades of efforts to reach a settlement.

via themoscowtimes.com|

#geopolitics #iturup #japan

world17 days ago•3 min saved

Russian Warning Escalates in Kuril Islands Dispute with Japan

Russia’s Medvedev threatened dire consequences to Japan over its claim to the South Kuril Islands after Putin’s visit, as Tokyo reaffirmed the islands as Japanese territory; the WWII-era dispute continues to strain relations while Russia maintains control and Japan pushes for a stronger defense posture.

via united24media.com|

#international-law #japan-russia-dispute #kuril-islands

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Japan decries Putin’s Kuril Islands tour as a sovereignty breach

Japan condemned Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the Kuril Islands as a sovereignty breach, summoning the Russian ambassador and calling the trip 'absolutely unacceptable' while reiterating Tokyo’s claim to the four disputed isles; the visit underscores a long‑standing post‑WWII dispute that has blocked a peace treaty, with Putin touring Etorofu and later visiting Sakhalin amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and related sanctions.

via The Guardian|

#japan #kuril-islands #putin

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Putin's Kuril Island Visit Triggers Tokyo Protest and Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands, a four-island chain claimed by Japan, drawing strong protests from Tokyo and highlighting a long-running territorial dispute. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned the visit as 'absolutely unacceptable' and the foreign minister summoned the Russian ambassador to register a protest, underscoring Tokyo's stance that the islands belong to Japan. Moscow insists the islands were seized in 1945 and are administered by Russia, while Japan maintains historic and legal claims. The visit follows Putin’s stop in Sakhalin and underscores the islands’ strategic importance for defense, fishing, and mineral resources amid strained Moscow-Japan relations.

via Al Jazeera|

#japan #kuril-islands #putin

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands, Provoking Tokyo Protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup in the Kuril Islands, a chain Japan claims as its Northern Territories, drawing protests from Tokyo; the trip underscores Moscow’s firm stance in the long-running dispute and follows Russia’s expanded military presence in the region, with Putin touring a fish plant, hospital and school and signaling willingness to pursue a peace treaty and closer cooperation with Japan.

via NBC News|

#diplomacy #japan #kuril-islands

world19 days ago•4 min saved

Putin's first Kuril visit sparks Tokyo protest over disputed isles

Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, drawing a strong protest from Japan over the four isles seized in 1945 and known as the Northern Territories. Tokyo says they remain part of Japan under international law, while Moscow highlights strategic bases, minerals and fishing grounds. The trip followed Putin’s visit to Sakhalin and navy drills, underscoring decades of Russia–Japan tensions with no progress on a peace treaty since 1956.

via Euronews.com|

#japan #kuril-islands #putin

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Russia's Fuel Crisis Deepens Amid Ukraine Attacks and Supply Risks

Parts of Russia's Kuril Islands have run out of gasoline due to supply disruptions linked to drone strikes on oil refineries and increased demand, leading to temporary sales bans and regional shortages across Russia, with authorities discussing measures to stabilize supplies.

via The Moscow Times|

#drone-strikes #gas-shortage #kuril-islands

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Tsunami Warnings and Earthquake Impacts: Recent Developments and Responses

Russian officials issued a tsunami warning of up to 19 centimeters following a 6.8-7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands, with low wave heights expected along the Kamchatka coast. This event follows a significant 8.8 magnitude quake and volcanic eruption in Kamchatka, possibly linked to the recent seismic activity.

via DW|

#earthquake #kamchatka #kuril-islands

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Ancient Soviet Volcanoes Linked to Climate-Altering Eruption from Space

Satellite images reveal four volcanoes on Simushir Island, part of the Kuril Islands, with one, Zavaritski, responsible for a major climate-altering eruption around 200 years ago, previously unknown to scientists, highlighting the region's volcanic activity within the Pacific Ring of Fire.

via Live Science|

#climate-change #eruption-history #kuril-islands