TODAY: Putin arrives in Japan hoping to end ‘anachronism’ of Kuril island clash; accusations of direct interference in U.S. election surround Putin; Russian President tops Forbes most powerful people list for third year running; Siberian students complain of orthodox education; Russia opposes special gay rights commendation for Ban-Ki Moon; no ceasefire in Aleppo just yet, says Lavrov; E.U. sanctions likely to remain in place.