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Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Spying Charges

Russia · Russia / Ukraine region

detected 2026-10-14T12:31:07Z updated 2026-10-14T12:31:07Z

A journalist from the Hokkaido Shimbun has been arrested in Russia on espionage charges. The reporter is accused of gathering information regarding Moscow's defense capabilities for Tokyo.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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