Russia arrests Japanese journalist on allegations of spying

What happened: Russia detained Japanese journalist Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun on Sakhalin, accusing him of espionage. Russia's FSB said he collected information on Russian defences for Japanese intelligence. Key numbers: Charges carry up to 20 years in prison. Russian media reported he would remain in custody until 12 December. Why it matters: Japan's embassy said it was trying to confirm the detention. Moscow and Tokyo have a decades-long territorial dispute over the Kuril islands, and Japan has backed Ukraine sanctions. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Russia detained Japanese journalist Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun on Sakhalin, accusing him of espionage. Russia's FSB said he collected information on Russian defences for Japanese intelligence.

Japan's embassy said it was trying to confirm the detention. Moscow and Tokyo have a decades-long territorial dispute over the Kuril islands, and Japan has backed Ukraine sanctions.