Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?
Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.
Al Jazeera English reports: Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Japanese, Imai Yuki and Sakhalin.
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- Russia · Europe
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Japanese, Imai Yuki, Sakhalin, Russian
- Section
- World
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