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Vladimir Putin visits a school named after the Hero of Russia Eduard Norpolov in Kurilsk on Iturup, the largest of the disputed Kuril Islands, on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
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Video. Japan slams Putin following first visit to disputed Kuril islands

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The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.

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