Belarusian security forces have detained a Japanese intelligence agent alleged to have observed border areas and military instal

Belarusian security forces have detained a Japanese intelligence agent alleged to have observed border areas and military installations of the ex-Soviet state and Russian ally Media outlet Belarus 1 reported the arrest and said it would provide more details on Thursday. Belarusian media said the detained Japanese national was allegedly involved in gathering intell on social and economic conditions in Belarus, the implementation of China’s “One Belt, One Road“ initiative and the situation along Belarus’s border with Ukraine. The reports said he was filming military infrastructure. Radio Liberty quoted the Belarusian television report as saying the man was detained in the southeastern city of Gomel and had displayed interest in the “broadest spheres of interest“ in the country. It said the man had previously taught Japanese at a university in the city, his wife’s home town, and organised an exhibition of Japanese culture and traditions. Video: Intel Republic @Slavyangra... Source: Slavyangrad