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Japan demands access to reporter arrested in Russia

Japan is demanding access to a Japanese journalist arrested by Russian security services. The Kremlin claims Japan is using journalists as spies, as the arrest fuels a diplomatic dispute between the countries.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Japan is demanding access to a Japanese journalist arrested by Russian security services.
WHEN: Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 1:29 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Japan is seeking access to the journalist arrested by Russian security services; the Kremlin claims Japan uses journalists as spies.
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