WATCH: Putin Tastes Caviar on Iturup — Then Hears About Giant Tuna, 20–30 Whales & a Changing Sea

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What happens when Vladimir Putin visits one of Russia’s most remote islands? Caviar, giant fish, locals — and an unexpected exchange. Putin’s visit to Iturup shows a very different side of the Russian leader — far from the usual Kremlin imagery. What You Need to Know Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, one of the Kuril Islands in Russia’s Far East, meeting local residents and officials. During the visit, Putin toured a fish-processing facility and sampled local roe while discussing the island’s enormous fish stocks. Local officials described unusually large catches, including halibut and tuna, with one tuna reportedly taking hours to fight. Putin also heard about changes in local marine life, including the appearance of grey whales and humpback whales around the island. At the Kuril Central District Hospital, officials raised the need to replace an ambulance, prompting Putin to respond that it should be replaced. Putin visited a school and met local children, including a boy preparing to

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