Government Additional sanctions on 12 Russian government officials and 8 organizations subject to asset freeze. Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention to impose further sanctions on Russia.
Additional sanctions were decided at a cabinet meeting on the 1st. The plan includes adding 12 people and eight organizations, including Russian officials, whose assets in Japan will be frozen. It also prohibits the export of goods that contribute to strengthening the industrial base and the indirect import of diamonds used in jewelry etc. originating from Russia. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: “We have decided to introduce this additionally in cooperation with the G7.''