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Tokyo protests Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying

Japan on Wednesday protested to Russia over the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, demanding Moscow's explanation, access to the man in custody and humane treatment for him

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Russia arrests Japanese journalist and accuses him of spying

Moscow accuses Hokkaido Shimbun reporter of collecting information on Russian defence capabilities

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Russia detains Japanese journalist for spying on strategic island

Imai Yuki, a Japanese journalist, finds himself in a precarious situation after being detained in Russia, where the Federal Security Service has accused him of espionage linked to military intelligence gathering. This development arises against a backdrop of rising tensions between Japan and Russia, especially due to the ongoing Ukraine…

The Times of India · Oct 14

A step away from warpath? Russia and UK can just stumble into war

Russia is escalating its warnings against Britain over London’s military support for Ukraine, including the transfer of technology that could allow Kyiv to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles domestically. Moscow has warned that British military assets in Ukraine and beyond could become targets if British weapons are used against Russian territory.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles

Russia has sent a clear and stern message regarding potential military strikes targeting British forces, following Ukraine's use of British cruise missiles in their operations. Moscow asserted that Britain is dangerously close to becoming complicit in terrorism. Additionally, France has received warnings for supplying vital missile technology to Ukraine, indicating…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Mapped: The UK military bases threatened by Russia as Putin issues ‘military secret’ warning

Putin warned ‘any military facilities in Ukraine are our legitimate target, British or otherwise’

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat caused by Russian strikes in Black Sea

Ukraine president says exports to Egypt under threat from Russian attacks; Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire. What we know on day 1,634

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

Why Putin’s first Kuril Islands visit has shocked Japan: Why did he go there now, and how is a WW2-era dispute pushing Russia and Japan further apart?

Putin’s Kuril Islands visit: Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin visit the disputed Kuril Islands now? Putin's first trip to the island chain has reignited a WW2-era territorial dispute with Japan, prompting Tokyo to call the visit “absolutely unacceptable” as tensions between Russia and Japan continue to deepen. Moscow quickly…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Russia dismisses Black Sea ceasefire, citing no grounds for 'half-measures' amid escalating attacks

Russia dismissed a ceasefire proposal for the Black Sea, claiming no foundation for temporary measures. Moscow accused Ukraine of perpetrating terrorism against maritime operations, further inflaming tensions in the region. Turkey had suggested a moratorium on military actions, while Ukraine proposed a suspension of assaults on civilian structures. Russia criticised…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens

Ukrainian drone attacks this week destroyed 36 of Putin's ships in Black Sea and Sea of Azov

The Independent UK · Jul 9