Cabinet approval for additional sanctions such as asset freeze of government officials such as President Putin

Over the situation in Ukraine, the government agreed in a cabinet meeting on the 1st that additional sanctions such as asset freezes of six government officials including Russian President Vladimir Putin and three financial institutions were approved.

Over the situation in Ukraine, the government agreed at a cabinet meeting on the 1st with the additional sanctions announced earlier against Russia.

Specifically, six government officials such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov, and Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, asset freezes of three financial institutions such as the Russian Central Bank, export bans to Russian military-related organizations, semiconductors, etc. It includes a ban on the export of general-purpose products that contribute to strengthening military capabilities.

The government has also announced that it will impose sanctions on individuals and groups such as President Lukashenko against Belarus, which has an alliance with Russia, and will proceed with necessary preparations.

Chief Cabinet Secretary "Sanctions in line with Europe and the United States"

At a press conference after the Cabinet Secretary, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "We decided to take sanctions based on the current situation and gave the necessary cabinet approval. We basically gave the necessary cabinet approval regarding the announced sanctions against Russia. This means that we will carry out procedures for implementation as necessary. Japan will continue to work in collaboration with the international community, including G7 = seven major countries, to improve the situation. " ..

In addition, regarding the freeze on the assets of the Central Bank of Russia, "We are implementing it immediately from today. By implementing sanctions in line with Western countries, the Central Bank of Russia will impair the effect of sanctions. We believe that this will prevent the development of foreign currency reserves in this way. We are aware that of Russia's foreign currency reserves, yen-denominated assets are about 3.8 trillion yen as of the end of June last year. " Said.