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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges, PM Takaichi says 'no such fact'

Reported by Wion 15 Oct 2026, 1:29 pm IST 1 min read

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied Tokyo conducts spying activities in Russia after Moscow arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on suspicion of espionage. The arrest comes amid renewed tensions over the disputed Kuril Islands, which Japan calls the Northern Territories.

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Section: World
Topics: Crime & safety
First reported by: Wion
Reporter: navashree nandini
Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 1:29 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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