Japan Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
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Japan has announced sanctions against 29 Russian companies, 3 banks, and 11 individuals. According to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these measures are being implemented due to Russia's violation of international obligations. The sanctions also include export restrictions on 22 Russian organizations and 335 products, effective from January 23.
The sanctioned list includes leading Russian organizations and business representatives. Specifically, sanctions have been imposed on Pavel Marinichev, CEO of Alrosa, Vladimir Artyakov, first deputy CEO of Rostec, Sergey Petrov, head of PSV Technologies, as well as the Alekseinsky Chemical Plant and several engineering companies. Additionally, banks such as SMRBank, RFK Bank, and Timer Bank are also affected.
Furthermore, Japan has extended its sanctions to not only Russia but also other countries. The list includes companies from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the UAE, Thailand, and several other states. Turkey and the MRB Bank, a credit institution from Georgia, have also been added to the sanctions list.
Statistics show that trade between Japan and Russia significantly decreased in November 2024. According to TASS, the volume of trade fell by 15.9%, amounting to $650 million. Meanwhile, Japan continued to increase its export of plastics, as well as parts for motorcycles, cars, and medical devices.
Furthermore, Japan has extended its sanctions to not only Russia but also other countries. The list includes companies from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the UAE, Thailand, and several other states. Turkey and the MRB Bank, a credit institution from Georgia, have also been added to the sanctions list.
Statistics show that trade between Japan and Russia significantly decreased in November 2024. According to TASS, the volume of trade fell by 15.9%, amounting to $650 million. Meanwhile, Japan continued to increase its export of plastics, as well as parts for motorcycles, cars, and medical devices.
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