# Russia arrests Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spying

https://mins.news/en/video/99580

- euronews, 2026-10-14 10:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAbqaQ-Mwzw

> Russia has arrested a journalist from Hokkaido Shimbun on suspicion of espionage. Russian security services say he collected information on Russia’s military readiness and on troops and volunteers mobilised for the war in Ukraine.

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