FULL: Putin Meets Sakhalin Governor After Military Drills As Kuril Tensions Erupt With Japan

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Putin's first-ever visit to the disputed Kuril Islands carries a message far beyond a regional trip. So why is Japan watching so closely? What You Need to Know: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup in the Kuril Islands as Moscow reinforces its claim over the disputed territory. The Russia-Japan territorial dispute over the southern Kuril Islands remains unresolved, with Japan claiming the islands as its Northern Territories. During Putin's meeting with Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko, the discussion expanded beyond the Kurils to Russia's war effort, veterans, demographics, healthcare and the regional economy. Limarenko highlighted support for Russian servicemen and their families, including housing, rehabilitation and veteran programs. Sakhalin is also attempting to tackle Russia's demographic crisis, with the governor citing a 1.7 birth rate and a goal of reaching 2.1 for population replacement. Limarenko said the strong Russian ruble has created problems for Sakhalin'

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