Iran says Russian journalist was detained for "visa violation" not spying - ISNA
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Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik, who has been detained in Iran, was not charged with spying but a visa violation and her case is under a "quick review", the Students News Agency ISNA quoted Iran's government spokesman on Monday as saying.
"Her case was a matter of visa violation and it was not related to espionage ... Yuzik's case is under quick review by Iranian authorities," said Ali Rabiei.
Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Friday over Yuzik's detention in Tehran.
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