Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo The New York TimesPutin’s first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo The HillJapan PM Takaichi says Putin's visit to disputed Kuril islands 'absolutely unacceptable' BBCPutin Makes First Visit to Island Disputed With Japan Bloomberg.comPutin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ire Reuters