Japan has protested after Russia arrested a Japanese journalist in its far east and accused him of gathering military intelligence. Tokyo summoned the Russian ambassador over the detention.
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01Summary
- 01Tokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after the arrest of a Japanese reporter in Russia’s far east.
- 02The journalist was accused by Russia of collecting military intelligence.
- 03The report says Japan has formally protested the detention.
- 04No further details on the journalist, the date of arrest or any court process are given.
02Why it matters
The case could further strain already tense Japan-Russia relations and raises concerns about the safety of foreign journalists working in Russia. It also touches on broader questions about press freedom and access to information.
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