Russia’s State Duma chairman Volodin sharply rejected Japanese comments on President Putin’s visit to Iturup (Japanese name Etorofu), saying Japan’s leadership must confront its history of aggression. He said WWII Japanese militarism inflicted serious harm on many countries and was punished, and warned that a return to dangerous rhetoric will end in failure.

2026-08-28

Russia’s State Duma chairman Volodin sharply rejected Japanese comments on President Putin’s visit to Iturup (Japanese name Etorofu), saying Japan’s leadership must confront its history of aggression. He said WWII Japanese militarism inflicted serious harm on many countries and was punished, and warned that a return to dangerous rhetoric will end in failure.