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Japanese Journalist Arrested in Russia
Japan rebukes Russia after journalist detained on espionage charges.
In brief
Japan rebukes Russia after journalist detained on espionage charges. Japan condemned Russia's arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage related to the disputed Kuril Islands. Originally reported by Dw.
Journalist arrested in Russia
Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador after a Japanese journalist was arrested by Russia's FSB security agency on suspicion of espionage.
Arrest linked to Kuril Islands dispute
The journalist works for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper and was arrested near the Russian island of Sakhalin in the Kuril Islands chain.
Russia claims espionage
Russia's FSB said the journalist was gathering information about Russian defense capability on behalf of Japanese intelligence.
Japan's protest
Japan's Foreign Ministry lodged a strong protest against Russia for detaining the Japanese national without explanation.
Japanese official's statement
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo called for Russia to treat the detainee fairly while asking for more information about the arrest.
Arrest details
The journalist was reported to be in handcuffs and placed in a Moscow court cage after being detained for two months.
In short
Japan condemned Russia's arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage related to the disputed Kuril Islands.
