Regarding the situation in Ukraine, as additional sanctions against Russia, the government has decided to expand the scope of export bans on military-related organizations and to newly ban the export of goods related to chemical weapons.

The government approved additional sanctions against Russia at an early cabinet meeting on the 26th, following Russia's continued military aggression against Ukraine.



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In addition to adding 21 research institutes and shipyards to the list of military-related organizations whose exports are prohibited, ▽ Exports


from Japan of goods related to chemical weapons and biological weapons are newly prohibited. I'm assuming.

At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "Russia's aggression against Ukraine threatens the foundation of the international order, and we cannot overlook any unilateral attempt to change the status quo. G7 = seven major countries, including We will work with the international community to implement strong sanctions against Russia."