As additional sanctions for the invasion of Ukraine, the government has decided to ban the import of Russian gold.
As the military invasion of Ukraine continues, the government has decided on additional sanctions against Russia and its ally Belarus in a cabinet meeting on the 5th, saying that the government needs to work with the G7 = seven major countries to further increase pressure.
Specifically, it prohibits the import of Russian gold and also prohibits the provision of some services for Russia such as accounting / auditing and trusts.
In addition, 57 people and 6 groups, including Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Grigorenko, and 5 pro-Russian Ukrainians who are said to be directly involved in the destabilization of eastern Ukraine will be added to the assets freeze.
In addition, 90 military-related organizations from both countries will be added to the ban on exports from Japan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "We will take additional sanctions to end the Russian invasion that tramples the world's peace order as soon as possible. We will continue to take additional sanctions to improve the situation in the international community including G7. We will work in collaboration with. "