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Kuril islands: Strategic chain at heart of Russia-Japan dispute
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (629+ words) Long disputed between Russia and Japan, the strategically valuable Kuril islands are rich in fish stocks and contain deposits of minerals and rare metals, including rhenium, which is used in the production of supersonic aircraft. MOSCOW, Russia - Called the Kuril…...
Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (542+ words) "The Northern Territories are an inherent part of Japan's territory, both historically and under international law," Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters. MOSCOW, Russia – President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting…...