Agreement reached on release of fishermen detained by Russia

Agreement reached on release of fishermen detained by Russia

YONAGO, Japan - Shinsuke Iwata, president of the seafood processor Hiyoshi Suisan, speaks to reporters in the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Feb. 5. Iwata said his company has reached an agreement with Russian authorities on a release of all 10 crew members of the 122-ton, crab-fishing boat Yoshi Maru No. 38 detained in Russia.

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