# Russia arrests Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spying

https://mins.news/en/item/99562

- euronews, 2026-10-14 10:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/russia-arrests-japanese-hokkaido-shimbun-journalist-on-suspicion-of-spying

> Russian security services say the journalist collected information about Russia’s military readiness and troops and volunteers mobilised for the war in Ukraine.

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