Putin Makes First Visit to Island Disputed With Japan, Tass Says

Putin made his first visit to Russia’s Kuril Islands, a region disputed with Japan, according to TASS. The move likely heightens geopolitical tensions between Russia and Japan and adds incremental risk to regional diplomacy and any related cross-border economic activity.

Analysis

Putin made his first visit to Russia’s Kuril Islands, a region disputed with Japan, according to TASS. The move likely heightens geopolitical tensions between Russia and Japan and adds incremental risk to regional diplomacy and any related cross-border economic activity.