Japan Imposes New Sanctions on Russia and Third-Party Entities

Sanctions target individuals, organizations, and goods to curb Russia’s military capabilities and sanction evasion efforts.

Japan announced asset freezes on 33 organizations and 12 individuals, including a North Korean national and three Russian banks, for their roles in supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
Export bans were introduced for 53 organizations, including 22 Russian entities tied to the military and 31 non-Russian groups accused of helping Moscow evade sanctions.
The sanctions restrict 335 additional goods, such as vehicle components, communication devices, and mechanical tools, from being exported to Russia starting January 23.
The measures align with the G7's broader efforts to counter Russia’s military-industrial activity and its reliance on third countries to bypass sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the sanctions, emphasizing their role in weakening Russia’s production of missiles and drones and protecting Ukrainian lives.