Over the situation in Ukraine, the government approved additional sanctions against Belarus, which is allied with Russia, at a cabinet meeting on the 11th, including asset freezes on three financial institutions.
Following Russia's continued military invasion of Ukraine, the government agreed in a cabinet meeting on the 11th that additional sanctions would be required against Belarus, which has an alliance with Russia, saying that even stricter measures are needed.
Specifically, it includes the asset freezes of the three financial institutions that the EU-European Union announced earlier to shut out from the international payment network called SWIFT.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "Belarus is supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Clear involvement cannot be overlooked and additional measures will be taken. We will work in collaboration with the international community, including G7 = seven major countries, to improve the situation. "