Japan summons Russian ambassador after arrest of Japanese journalist

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 14, 2026Country: Japan
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Japan summons Russian ambassador after arrest of Japanese journalist

Japan summoned the Russian ambassador following Moscow's arrest of a Japanese journalist suspected of espionage. The Japanese Foreign Ministry issued a strong protest, condemning the detention of the Japanese national and the lack of explanation from Russia. Japan has not yet received any clarification regarding the detained journalist.

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