Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the government agreed at a cabinet meeting on the 18th that as additional sanctions against Russia, 15 Russian Defense Ministry executives and nine groups related to the military industry will be added to the target of asset freeze. did.

Following Russia's continued military invasion of Ukraine, the government agreed to additional sanctions against Russia at a cabinet meeting on the 18th, saying it needed a stricter response.

Among them, 15 people, including ▽ executives of the Russian Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs,

▽ members of the House of Representatives, and

millionaires called "Oligarchs" who are said to be close to the Putin administration, are



the targets for freezing assets in Japan .

And,

▽ Nine organizations related to the military industry such as shipbuilding companies will be

added.

At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno decided to take additional measures in response to the announcement of the policy of strengthening sanctions by Prime Minister Kishida. We will work appropriately in collaboration with the national government and the international community. "