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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia is a pawn, not a spy

The Japan Times's headline. Reported by The Japan Times.

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What The Japan Times reported

Tokyo must disabuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of the belief that journalists are pawns to be played in the great power's game.

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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia is a pawn, not a spy. Tokyo must disabuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of the belief that journalists are pawns to be played in the great power's game. Covered by 1 publications. The Japan Times: Japanese journalist arrested in Russia is a pawn, not a spy.

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  1. The Japan Times Japan Japanese journalist arrested in Russia is a pawn, not a spy Tokyo must disabuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of the belief that journalists are pawns to be played in the great power's game. 14 h ago · Tier 2

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