A Leaked FSB document shows Putin wanted to invade the Japanese Kuril Islands, but strong Japanese military forced him to change his mind
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Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference on October 31, 2022, in Sochi, Russia. An expert has assessed that the Russian leader is struggling to control the ever-growing conflicts among his lieutenants and top allies. Contributor/Getty Images