Japan condemns Vladimir Putin's visit to disputed Kuril Islands

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup in the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting Japan's prime minister to call the visit absolutely unacceptable, issue a strong protest, and summon the Russian ambassador.

• Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands.
• Japan's prime minister called the visit absolutely unacceptable and summoned the Russian ambassador.
• Putin visited Iturup in the Kuril Islands.
• Tokyo issued a strong protest calling the visit unacceptable.