Russia's President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on the 5th prohibiting the sale of shares to companies in countries that are regarded as unfriendly countries over the "Sakhalin 1" oil and natural gas development project in which Japanese forces hold interests. Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda reiterated his intention to maintain the interests, saying that the details are being confirmed.
Russian President Putin signed a presidential decree on the 5th to prohibit the sale of shares of Russian companies to companies in countries that Russia considers unfriendly countries, including the United States and Japan, until the end of the year. , It is said that the oil and natural gas development project "Sakhalin 1" in which Japanese companies hold interests is also included.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 8th, "We are currently confirming the details, and I would like to refrain from making prejudiced comments about the impact, but about 90% of crude oil imports are from the Middle East. Sakhalin-1 is a valuable non-Middle East source for Japan, which is dependent on
After that, he reiterated his intention to maintain the interests in Sakhalin 1, saying, "We will maintain the interests in accordance with Japan's basic policy, and there will be no change in the situation."