Japonia neagă orice activitate de spionaj în Rusia după arestarea unui jurnalist nipon de către Moscova

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi denied any espionage activities in Russia following the arrest of journalist Yuki Imai, accused of spying. Takaichi emphasized the importance of protecting Japanese citizens and stated that Japan will assert its position firmly. The Russian authorities have arrested several individuals from 'unfriendly' countries, claiming they work for Western intelligence. Tokyo has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the arrest, demanding fair treatment. The situation is complicated by a long-standing territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the Kuril Islands, which Japan claims are illegally occupied by Russia.