Foreign Affairs

Vladimir Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands, Prompting Japan Protests

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Primer plano de primera ministra de Japón, Sanae Takaichi

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting strong diplomatic protests from Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned the trip as absolutely unacceptable, while Moscow reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Pacific archipelago following decades of territorial deadlock. Vladimir Putin Visits Iturup Island Amid Regional Naval Exercises Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to … Read more

China’s Arrest of Filipinos Seen as Warning to Manila

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China's Arrest of Filipinos Seen as Warning to Manila

The Philippines called on China to respect consular notification agreements after Chinese authorities arrested over 100 undocumented Filipino workers. Analysts suggest the high-profile enforcement operation and accompanying state-media coverage serve as a calculated warning to Manila amid ongoing bilateral tensions. The Department of Foreign Affairs acknowledged statements from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding … Read more