TOKYO (Reuters) - Russia on Tuesday released five Japanese fishing boats detained last week near Russian-controlled islands claimed by Japan, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said, adding that all crew members are in good health.
The boats were fishing for octopus near the disputed islands when they were detained by Russian ships on Dec. 17 for investigation on suspicion they had violated fishing agreements, the Japanese government said.
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