# Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage

https://mins.news/en/item/99783

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 13:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/14/russia-arrests-japanese-journalist-on-suspicion-of?traffic_source=rss

> A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence. The arrest comes as tensions between the two countries grow over the disputed Kuril Islands.

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