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Japan summons Russian ambassador over journalist's detention on spying claims
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Summary
Russia's security service detained a Hokkaido Shimbun journalist in the Sakhalin region in Russia's far east, accusing him of gathering information on Moscow's defense capabilities for Tokyo. Japan summoned Russia's ambassador in protest over the arrest. Tensions between Tokyo and Moscow have been rising since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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- Japan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of SpyingNew York Times · Oct 14, 7:30 AM
Center
- Russia arrests Japanese journalist on spying chargesBBC News · Oct 14, 4:00 AM
- Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage ChargesWall Street Journal · Oct 14, 12:30 PM
- Russia arrests Japanese journalist for alleged espionageUPI · Oct 14, 2:05 PM