Following Russia's unilateral approval of the independence of some regions in eastern Ukraine, an urgent telephone meeting was held by foreign ministers of the G7 = seven major countries on the night of the 22nd, and close cooperation including sanctions was held. I confirmed that I would respond while doing so.
In response to this, the Government of Japan is urgently adjusting the specific content of sanctions against Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin unilaterally approved the independence of the region controlled by pro-Russian factions in eastern Ukraine on the 21st of local time, and then went to the site of Russian troops in the name of "peacekeeping". I instructed to dispatch.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Kishida said on the 22nd, "It violates Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, violates international law, and strongly condemns it."
Then, on the night of the 22nd, at an urgent telephone meeting by the G7 Foreign Minister, which was also attended by Foreign Minister Hayashi, it was confirmed that they would agree in this position and respond in close cooperation, including sanctions. ..
In response to this, the Japanese government is urgently urgently adjusting the specific content of sanctions against Russia, and as immediate measures, several proposals including asset freezes of related parties are being considered.
In addition, the G7 urgent summit meeting is scheduled to be held online on the 24th, and Prime Minister Kishida is expected to attend and reconfirm the cooperation of each country.
On the other hand, the Japanese government continues to call on the Japanese to evacuate immediately and in a safe manner, saying that the situation may worsen, and arranges charter planes to prepare for the support of the evacuees to protect Japanese people. I will do my best.