Japan summons Russian ambassador to protest journalist's arrest on spying charges

What happened: Tokyo summoned Russia's ambassador after Moscow's FSB arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun on Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage. Japan says it had no explanation and could not contact him. Key numbers: Charges carry up to 20 years in prison. Russian media reported custody until 12 December. Why it matters: Japan lodged a strong protest and sought fair treatment, while the Kremlin said the security service is doing its job. RSF called for his release, saying gathering information is part of journalism. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Tokyo summoned Russia's ambassador after Moscow's FSB arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun on Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage. Japan says it had no explanation and could not contact him.

Japan lodged a strong protest and sought fair treatment, while the Kremlin said the security service is doing its job. RSF called for his release, saying gathering information is part of journalism.