Russia arrests Japanese Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spying
- By Aleksandra Yagodkina Published on 14/10/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2 Authorities in Russia's Sakhalin region have detained Yuki Imai, a correspondent for the Japanese newspaper "Hokkaido Shimbun", on charges of engaging in intelligence activities.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia reported the arrest on Tuesday.
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- By Aleksandra Yagodkina Published on 14/10/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2 Authorities in Russia's Sakhalin region have detained Yuki Imai, a correspondent for the Japanese newspaper "Hokkaido Shimbun", on charges of engaging in intelligence activities.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia reported the arrest on Tuesday.
Sources: Euronews