Japanese journalist detained in Russia on spying charges; reports say authorities allege espionage. Imai is known for frontline reporting on Japan-Russia issues.
Russia has detained a Japanese reporter, identified by Moscow as Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun, in Sakhalin and flown him to Moscow on espionage allegations. The FSB says he collected information on Russian defence capabilities; Russian courts have remanded him until 12 December. Tokyo has asked for information and fair treatment and has summoned the Russian ambassador.