WorldMoscow warns Tokyo's information gathering will further strain ties
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Tokyo's efforts to gather information through correspondents in Russia would further strain bilateral relations. The FSB said Japanese journalist Imai Yuki, detained on suspicion of espionage, had been moved to Moscow and placed in custody. Zakharova said Imai was accused under Article 276 of Russia's Criminal Code and urged Tokyo to stop hostile steps toward Russia.
Moscow warns Tokyo's information gathering will further strain ties
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