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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying

The Guardian Australia - World · 14 October 2026 at 12:05 pm

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying

FSB security agency said reporter was arrested on island of Sakhalin, alleging he was collecting information about Russia’s defences Russia has arrested a Japanese journalist on the far east island of Sakhalin and accused him of espionage, Moscow said on Tuesday.

Russia regards Japan as an “unfriendly” country because it has joined western sanctions over its war ⁠in Ukraine.

Russia has arrested several citizens of “unfriendly” countries in recent years, accusing them of working for western intelligence services.

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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying

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