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Tokyo protests Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying

Japan on Wednesday protested to Russia over the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, demanding Moscow's explanation, access to the man in custody and humane treatment for him.

14 October 2026Live

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The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/tokyo-protests-russias-arrest-of-japanese-journalist-on-suspicion-of-spying/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all

Japan on Wednesday protested to Russia over the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, demanding Moscow's explanation, access to the man in custody and humane treatment for him.

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