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Russia Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands , samples fish roe , media say
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from whbl.com · United States
Russian President Putin reportedly visited the disputed Kuril Islands and sampled fish roe, according to media reports. This visit to a contested territory carries significant political and diplomatic implications.
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