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Russia detention of Japanese journalist Yuki Imai
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Description Russia has detained Hokkaido Shimbun journalist Yuki Imai on espionage charges tied to alleged reporting on Kuril Islands military activity. Overview Russian authorities detained Yuki Imai on Sakhalin while he was preparing to leave the country. The FSB accused him of gathering information on defense capabilities and…
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Oct 14, 2026
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