Japan plans to impose new sanctions against some Russian citizens and organizations. This was reported by a local TV channel NHKReferring to a statement by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
The document states that on February 24, leaders of the member states of the Big Seven (G7) held negotiations online. At the event, the head of the Japanese government called on his foreign counterparts to show solidarity in supporting Kiev and imposing restrictions on Moscow. According to him, these steps are necessary to ensure a long-term and fair peace in Ukraine.
“Kishida also stated that he plans to impose additional sanctions on Russian individuals and entities,” the release said.
Previously, countries were members of the G7 launched Following the results of the virtual summit, they made a joint statement and promised to continue applying sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation. The same goes for companies in other countries that help Moscow bypass restrictions.
G7 is an unofficial international club. Its members are the USA, Canada, France, Germany, England, Italy and Japan.
Previously in Austria reputed The failure of the plan of Western countries to apply sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation.