Japan imposes new sanctions on Russian billionaire, 16 others

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TOKYO: Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia\u0027s invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday (Mar 15). The step was taken after the United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a slew of R

TOKYO: Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday .

Vekselberg was also targeted in the sanctions by Japan, as well as 11 members of the Duma and five family members of banker Yuri Kovalchuk, the finance ministry said. "As for sanctions hereafter, we'll continue to watch conditions and, along with other G7 nations, respond appropriately," Matsuno told reporters at a news conference.

 

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