Japan, Russia

Japan's new sanctions are 'significant blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex,' Zelensky says
The Japanese government has broadened its sanctions list in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the country's Foreign Ministry announced on Jan. 10. The newmeasures targeted individuals and entities from Russia,
Japan slaps new sanctions on Russia and groups in other nations that allegedly helped it evade bans
Japan has approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions.
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and other foreign entities over war in Ukraine
The Japanese government introduced on Friday a new set of sanctions against Russia and other foreign entities in response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Foreign
Japan Expands Sanctions Amid North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation
Japan announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of an international effort to increase pressure on Russia and stop the ongoing conflict.
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia and other countries that allegedly helped it evade bans
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions.
Japan expands its sanctions against Russia
Japan will also ban the export of 335 more goods, including small motorcycles and components for special-purpose vehicles such as cranes, to Russia starting on Jan. 23. The aim is to strengthen Japan's response to North Korea's support for Russia and Moscow's use of third countries to evade sanctions.
Japan targets Russian banks in major sanctions update
Japan announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also include export restrictions for 22 Russian organizations and 335 products. The sanctions are scheduled to be implemented on January 23.
Japan tightens sanctions on Russia, targets banks and exports
Japan has announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also encompass export restrictions for 22 Russian organisations and 335 products. These measures are scheduled to be implemented on 23rd January.
Japan expands sanctions target list over Russian invasion of Ukraine
Japan on Friday added 11 people and 32 organizations in Russia, as well as a North Korean individual and a Georgian bank, to its list of sanctions over the Russian war in Ukraine. The government also said it has decided to ban exports to an additional 53 organizations,

Ukraine, North Korea

Japanese foreign minister to attend Trump swearing-in - Nikkei
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will attend Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration for his second term as U.S. president ...
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Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war?
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Biden administration set to announce ‘substantial’ final weapons package for Ukraine
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Ukraine: How the war shifted in 2024
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Secret documents reveal Putin was planning to attack Japan before Ukraine
The persistent conflict in Ukraine has significantly captured the attention of Western nations. Nonetheless, an email from ...
Recent record flu cases in Japan overwhelm hospitals, drugmakers
Influenza is affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Japan and rising rapidly among that nation's population of 124.5 ...
Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data
Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and ...
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Outgoing US envoy to Japan criticizes China
Rahm Emanuel has been a sharp critic of China’s economic and geopolitical strategies during his three years in Japan.