The sanctions include freezing the assets of 33 organizations and 12 individuals.
Japan on Friday approved further sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The country will thus freeze the assets of a total of 33 organizations and 12 individuals, ban the export of goods by 53 organizations from several countries, including Russia and China, and limit the items that will be exported to Russia. The sanctions will begin to apply on January 23, TASR writes, according to a report by the AP agency and The Japan Times.
These steps “are intended to contribute to international efforts for peace,” Japanese Chief Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference.
The individuals affected by the sanctions include one North Korean citizen, according to The Japan Times. Tokyo also allegedly added three banks from Russia, one from North Korea and one from Georgia to the sanctioned organizations, AP writes.
Japan has also created a list of 335 items that will not be allowed to be exported to Russia
The Japanese government also approved a list of 335 items that will not be allowed to be exported to Russia. Japan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry said the list includes engines and other vehicle components, bicycles with an auxiliary motor, communication and acoustic equipment, mechanical tools and valves. According to Hayaši, the goal is to prevent the strengthening of the Russian industrial and military base.
Japan’s additional sanctions and export restrictions are in line with efforts by the Group of Seven (G7) to prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions with the help of third countries.
“Japan will continue to cooperate with the international community, including its G7 partners,” Hayashi said.
