Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage
Summary
Russian authorities arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai in Sakhalin, Russia, accusing him of spying for Japan by gathering information about Russia’s military activities. Imai will stay in custody in Moscow until his trial starts on December 12, while Japan is investigating the case.Key Facts
- Yuki Imai works for Hokkaido Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper.
- Russian officials say he collected information about Russian special military operations on the Kuril Islands.
- The Kuril Islands are disputed territory between Russia and Japan; Russia controls them, but Japan claims four southern islands.
- Imai was detained just before he was scheduled to leave Russia.
- He faces charges of espionage, which in Russia can lead to up to 20 years in prison.
- Russia previously detained journalists from other countries on similar spying charges.
- Japan’s Prime Minister said authorities are checking facts and will respond properly.
- Russia and Japan have long-standing tension over the Kuril Islands, preventing a formal peace treaty since World War Two.
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