As an additional sanction against Russia over the situation in Ukraine, the export of expensive products such as high-priced Japanese cars was banned from the 5th.
The aim is to increase pressure on a millionaire called the "Oligarch," who is said to be close to President Putin.
From the 5th, the new export bans to Russia were
▽ passenger cars over 6 million yen , ▽
bikes over 600,000 yen,
▽ grand pianos over 200,000 yen,
▽ natural
over 40,000 yen. There are 19 items in total
, including jewelry such as pearls,
alcoholic beverages such as high-class whiskey,
and watches made of precious metals.
By stopping the export of such high-priced products, the aim is to increase the pressure on a millionaire called "Oligarch" who is said to be close to President Putin.
So far, the government has imposed sanctions on Russia to ban exports of about 300 items, including items that can be used for military purposes and semiconductors for the general public, except for humanitarian purposes, which is an additional measure that follows.
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has found many civilians dead near the capital, Kieu, where Russian troops have withdrawn.
On the 4th, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office that he would "severely criticize the act of violating international law of harming civilians," and said, "We will look at the overall situation regarding further sanctions and work with the international community. We would like to work closely together and do what Japan should do. "