Japan Summons Russia Envoy After Journalist Arrested For Espionage

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Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador after a journalist for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper was arrested by Russia's FSB security agency on suspicion of espionage. The journalist, identified as Yuki Imai, was reportedly gathering information on Russian defense capabilities. This arrest occurs amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and Japan over the disputed Kuril Islands. Japanese officials have been unable to contact the detained journalist and are seeking fair and humane treatment, while Russia claims Japan uses accredited journalists for intelligence gathering.