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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia on suspicion of spying

A Japanese journalist has been arrested in Russia and accused of gathering information on its defence capabilities, news agencies report.

The FSB released a video showing three masked agents arresting the journalist. Pic: Reuters/RU24
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Sky News reports that a Japanese journalist has been arrested in Russia and accused of gathering information on its defence capabilities, news agencies report.

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Location
Russia · Europe
Reported by
Sky News
First reported
Key names
Japanese
Section
World

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