Over the situation in Ukraine, the government approved additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus at a cabinet meeting on the 8th.
It includes a ban on the export of equipment used to produce oil to Russia, a ban on exports to military-related organizations to Belarus, and a freeze on the assets of officials from both countries.
Following Russia's continued military invasion of Ukraine, the government said in a cabinet meeting on the 8th that it needed to take even stricter measures, and agreed to additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus, which has an alliance with Russia. did.
Specifically, in
addition to banning the export of equipment used for oil production to Russia, ▽
government officials including the Deputy Secretary of the Presidential Office have already been subject to the asset freeze that has already been carried out by President Putin and others 20 We are adding two groups such as people and private military companies.
In Belarus,
▽ export bans to military-related organizations similar to those implemented in Russia, ▽ export bans
on general-purpose products that contribute to strengthening military capabilities such as semiconductors, and ▽
government-related targets for asset freeze. It includes adding 12 people and 10 groups.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "We will carry out procedures for implementation as necessary. We will continue to cooperate with the international community including the G7 = seven major countries to improve the situation as Japan. We will work on it. "