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US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit

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Source published: 14 Aug 2026, 19:32 CEST Publication time from the source RSS/feed

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US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit

The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia.

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14 Aug 2026, 14:44 CEST → 14 Aug 2026, 19:32 CEST
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The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia.

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