Putin commented on Japan's claims to the Kuril Islands.
Putin spoke about Japan's sanctions and the protection of Russian merchant ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Tokyo's claims against Moscow regarding the Kuril Islands during the Pacific Fleet exercises on August 12. He noted that these territories are recognized as belonging to Russia according to international documents following World War II. Putin emphasized the constructive relationships with some Japanese leaders, including the tragically deceased Shinzo Abe, who contributed to the rapprochement between Japan and Russia. At the same time, the president pointed out that Japan imposed sanctions against Russia without delving into the reasons for the conflict in Ukraine, even though Russia does not threaten Tokyo and has no claims against it. The head of state also stated that Russia would respond in kind if Western countries began to seize Russian merchant ships. The commander of the Pacific Fleet confirmed during the exercises that the military has the capability to inspect vessels from unfriendly countries. Putin supported proposals to strengthen the Pacific Fleet after Japan's doctrinal documents were amended, naming Russia as an enemy.
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Putin commented on Japan's claims to the Kuril Islands
Putin spoke about Japan's sanctions and the protection of Russian merchant ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Tokyo's claims against Moscow regarding the Kuril Islands during the Pacific Fleet exercises. 12:44 12.08.2026 Real Time - Kazan
Putin promised a mirror response from Russia to the seizure of merchant ships
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Russia will respond in kind to attempts to seize its merchant ships, President Vladimir Putin stated during his visit to the Pacific Fleet exercises in Sakhalin, 11:44 12.08.2026 ProKazan.Ru - Kazan
Putin: Moscow does not threaten Tokyo, Russia has no claims against Japan
However, the Japanese have claims against our country regarding the Kurils
Photo: Dinar Fatykhov
Moscow does not threaten Tokyo, Russia has no claims against Japan. 11:33 12.08.2026 Real Time - Kazan
Putin: Russia will respond in kind to the seizure of its merchant ships
Russia will respond in kind if Western countries seize Russian merchant ships. 11:24 12.08.2026 Business Online - Kazan
Putin: Russia will respond in kind to the seizure of merchant ships
Russia will respond in kind to any attempts to seize merchant ships. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently participating in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 11:19 12.08.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan
News from neighboring regions on the topic:
Putin at the Pacific Fleet exercises promised a mirror response to the seizure of Russian ships
Russia will take retaliatory measures if other states begin to seize merchant ships belonging to domestic companies. 21:11 12.08.2026 Deita.Ru - Vladivostok
Putin stated about Russia's mirror response to attempts to seize merchant ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow will respond in kind to possible attempts by the West to seize Russian merchant ships. 20:24 12.08.2026 Sakhpress.Ru - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Putin called the previous relations between Russia and Japan constructive
Russian President Vladimir Putin noted during the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises that Moscow and Tokyo previously had constructive relations. 12:11 12.08.2026 Moika78.Ru - St. Petersburg
Putin promised a mirror response to the seizure of Russian merchant ships
In the event of the seizure of Russian merchant ships by Western countries, Russia will give a mirror response. 12:11 12.08.2026 Moika78.Ru - St. Petersburg
Russia threatened symmetrical measures in response to the detention of its merchant ships by Western countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that in the event of attempts to seize Russian merchant ships by Western countries, Russia will take retaliatory measures. 12:04 12.08.2026 Rakurs 32 - Bryansk
The commander of the Pacific Fleet of Russia stated readiness to detain ships from unfriendly countries
The commander of the Pacific Fleet of Russia, Viktor Liina, reported that the fleet has the necessary resources to detain ships from states that have been recognized as unfriendly. 12:04 12.08.2026 Rakurs 32 - Bryansk
Putin confirmed the absence of territorial claims from Russia against Japan
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Pacific Fleet exercises, criticized Japan's position in the current geopolitical situation. 11:34 12.08.2026 Rakurs 32 - Bryansk
Putin called the West's attempts to seize Russian ships "piracy" and confirmed the inviolability of borders in the Kurils
The president made these statements during the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises, noting that Moscow has no claims against Japan
SakhalinMedia, August 12. 19:32 12.08.2026 SakhalinMedia.Ru - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Putin stated that Russia does not threaten Japan's security
Photo: TASS/Alexander Demyanchuk
Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow has no claims against Japan and does not threaten its security. 11:21 12.08.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow
Putin stated that Russia will respond in kind to the seizure of Russian merchant ships
Photo: kremlin.ru
Moscow will respond in kind to any attempts to seize Russian merchant ships, including in the area of responsibility of the Pacific Fleet (TOF). 11:21 12.08.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow
Putin stated that NATO is seeping into the Asia-Pacific region
The North Atlantic Alliance is trying to seep into the Asia-Pacific region. 11:10 12.08.2026 Moika78.Ru - St. Petersburg
Putin: Russia will respond in kind to the seizure of ships
Russia will respond in kind to any attempts to seize merchant ships, in any body of water. 11:08 12.08.2026 IA Public News Service - Moscow
Putin stated that Russia does not threaten Japan, Moscow has no claims against Tokyo
The President of Russia noted the change in Tokyo's position. Putin stated that Russia does not threaten Japan, Moscow has no claims against Tokyo
Photo: Vladimir VELENGURIN. 18:58 12.08.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Putin observed the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises from the cruiser "Varyag"
Photo: kremlin.ru
Vladimir Putin observed the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises from the missile cruiser "Varyag". 10:51 12.08.2026 M24.Ru - Moscow
More than 13,000 servicemen are involved in the TOF exercises with the participation of Vladimir Putin
Message from the Pacific Information Agency "Islands".
In the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises, which Vladimir Putin arrived in Sakhalin to participate in, more than 13,000 servicemen are involved. 17:06 12.08.2026 TIA Islands - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Vladimir Putin arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to participate in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises
Supreme Commander Vladimir Putin arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk this morning to participate in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises. 14:30 12.08.2026 GTRK Far East - Khabarovsk
The current working trip of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Sakhalin is the fifth in a row
Photo: screenshot from the video.
On August 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to participate in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises. 14:10 12.08.2026 Soviet Sakhalin Newspaper - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Vladimir Putin arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to participate in the TOF exercises
The exercises started in the waters of the Japanese and Okhotsk Seas on August 4 and became the main event of operational and combat training for the Pacific Fleet this year. 12:27 12.08.2026 Gubernia.Com - Khabarovsk
Vladimir Putin flew to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
The President of Russia arrived in the capital of the island region to participate in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet exercises
Photo: 13:05 12.08.2026 Vostok.Today - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Putin commented on Japan's claims to the Kuril Islands.
Putin spoke about Japan's sanctions and the protection of Russian trading vessels Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Tokyo's claims against Moscow regarding the Kuril Islands during exercises of the Pacific Fleet on August 12. 12.08.2026. Real time. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.