Japan denies spying after Russia arrests journalist

What happened: Japan denied conducting spying in Russia after Moscow arrested a Japanese journalist, Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun, on suspicion of espionage. Tokyo summoned the Russian ambassador to protest. Key numbers: Russia is holding at least 30 journalists in connection with their work, per the Committee to Protect Journalists. Why it matters: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the accusations' details remain unclear, and Tokyo is seeking a meeting with the reporter. The Committee to Protect Journalists called for his immediate release. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Japan denied conducting spying in Russia after Moscow arrested a Japanese journalist, Yuki Imai of the Hokkaido Shimbun, on suspicion of espionage. Tokyo summoned the Russian ambassador to protest.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the accusations' details remain unclear, and Tokyo is seeking a meeting with the reporter. The Committee to Protect Journalists called for his immediate release.