Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with Moscow
A journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East.
DW reports that a journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East.
A geopolitical rivalry over disputed islands in the region has recently caused tension.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Japanese, Russia's Far East and Tokyo.
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- Japanese, Russia's Far East, Tokyo, Moscow
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