Global Politics Report Editorial
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Suspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Oct. 13, 2026 at 02:49 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera