Japan imposes new sanctions against more than 65 individuals and organizations linked to Russia

MADRID Jan. 10 () –

The Japanese authorities announced this Friday a new package of sanctions against 67 individuals and organizations suspected of contributing to the evasion of the restrictions imposed against Russia in the framework of the invasion of Ukraine, which began almost three years ago.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Asian country has included eleven individuals, 32 entities and three banks related to Moscow on its sanctions list, a decision that is part of Tokyo’s “commitments” as part of the G7 – also made up of Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, France and Italy–.

Likewise, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has indicated in a statement that export restrictions have been introduced to 22 organizations in the Russian military and technology industry for evading sanctions, a measure that will come into force on January 17 and that will affect companies such as Novelco, the printed circuit board manufacturer Rezonit and the company Sozcezdie, specialized in the development of weapons, among others.

Third-country entities subject to these restrictions include 18 companies from China, eight from Turkey, two from Kyrgyzstan, one from Kazakhstan, one from Thailand and one from the United Arab Emirates.

On the other hand, the Government of Japan has expanded the ban on exports of more than 300 products, including engines and parts for special vehicles, motorcycles, audio equipment and software.