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UPDATED Oct 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Oct 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET
Japan summons Russian ambassador over journalist's arrest
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest after Russia's FSB arrested a Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of espionage. Russia said he was gathering information on its defense capabilities for Japanese intelligence. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara called for fair, humane treatment and sought more information about the arrest.
WHO: Japan's Foreign Ministry
WHAT: summoned Russia's ambassador and lodged a strong protest over the arrest of a Japanese journalist
WHEN: Oct 14, 2026
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Japan protested the journalist's detention and Russia's statements about the case; the ministry said it had not received an explanation concerning the detainee.
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