Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the government agreed at a cabinet meeting on the 15th that 17 new members of the Russian House of Representatives will be added to the target of asset freeze as additional sanctions against Russia.

Following Russia's continued military invasion of Ukraine, the government agreed to additional sanctions against Russia at a cabinet meeting on the 15th, saying it needed a stricter response.



Among them, 17 people, including members of the Russian House of Representatives and a millionaire called "Oligarch", who is said to be close to the Putin administration, will be added to the targets of freezing assets in Japan.



Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "It is necessary to take strong sanctions to stop Russia from invading as soon as possible, and we will continue to take additional measures. G7 = We will work appropriately in collaboration with the international community, including the seven major countries. "