Kuril Islands Dispute Explained | Putin Visits Kuril Islands || Japan | UPSC | Drishti IAS English

For admission to the IAS GS Foundation Course, click on the link:https://drishti.xyz/upsc-course-yt-eng To buy GK Capsule 2027 Book Click here: Shopify: https://drishti.xyz/ias-gk-capsule-20... Amazon: https://drishti.xyz/Capsule-English-R... Flipkart: https://drishti.xyz/ias-gk-capsule-20... IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-... NCERT Course: https://drishti.xyz/ncert-yt-ias-english , IAS Prelims Courses:https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ia... IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-e... ************************************************************************** Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has once again brought the long-standing Russia-Japan territorial dispute into focus. Putin visited Iturup Island, one of the southern Kuril Islands, which Japan claims as part of its Northern Territories. Japan strongly protested the visit, calling it “unacceptable” and a violation of its territorial claims. In this video, we explain the Kuril Islands dispute, why Japan and Russia continue to disagree over these islands, and the historical events that shaped the conflict. We discuss the role of World War II, Soviet occupation of the islands, Japan’s territorial claims, and Russia’s position on the issue. The Kuril Islands are strategically important due to their location near Japan, rich fishing grounds, natural resources, and military significance. Russia has strengthened its military presence in the region, making the dispute important from the perspective of geopolitics and international security. This topic is important for UPSC aspirants under International Relations, World History, Geopolitics, Strategic Affairs, and Current Affairs. It is especially relevant for UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains GS Paper 2, and State PCS examinations. Stay updated with important UPSC Current Affairs, International Relations topics, and global developments with Drishti IAS English. ************************************************************************** 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 Important 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬- 1. Latest Update: https://drishti.xyz/Latest-Update 2. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-... 3. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Op... 4. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-... 5. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-In... 6. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024... 7. Voices of the Revolution: https://drishti.xyz/Voices-of-the-rev... ************************************************************************* Our Key Courses: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Onl... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundat... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Sub... 7.IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-On... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affa... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Te... 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-... 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐰 : IOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android : https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows : https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows =̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 : https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #KurilIslands #RussiaJapanRelations #Putin #Japan #Russia #NorthernTerritories #TerritorialDispute #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #WorldHistory #PacificRegion #UPSC2027 #UPSCCurrentAffairs #GS2 #IRForUPSC #DrishtiIASEnglish #UPSCPreparation #LatestUpdate #UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains