On Tuesday, March 15, the Japanese Ministry of Finance announced to freeze the assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals. With this, the total number of Russian elites sanctioned by Japan have reached to 61.
These steps come after the US govt imposed sanctions on March 11, on 12 members of the Russian parliament & billionaire Viktor Vekselberg. As per the Japanese finance ministry, Vekselberg was also targeted in the sanctions by Japan & 11 members of the Russian parliament and 5 family members of banker Yuri Kovalchuk were imposed with sanctions.
Government spokesman, Hirokazu Matsuno said that Japan will work with other G7 nations. “As for sanctions hereafter, we’ll continue to watch conditions and, along with other G7 nations, respond appropriately,” said Matsuno in a press conference.
Apart from Russia, Japan has also imposed sanctions on Belarusian individuals & banks as the country is attacking Ukraine in alliance with Russia. Several countries have tried to curb Russia’s offensive stance through economic sanctions. But President Vladimir Putin is not budging from his target to acquire Ukraine.
President Putin had earlier said that there have been some positive shifts in talks with Ukraine. Meanwhile, the war has entered its 20th day today & there isn’t any sign of ending it soon.
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