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On 2 October 2026, the Japanese government approved a new package of sanctions measures against the Russian Federation. As stated on the official website of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these steps are a reaction to the war against Ukraine and part of international efforts to ensure peace.
Under the adopted decision, 33 Russian companies and nine individuals are subject to asset freezes. A licensing regime has been established for all entities included in the sanctions list regarding the conduct of payments and capital transactions. This applies, in particular, to the conclusion of bank deposit, trust, and loan agreements.
In addition to asset freezes, Tokyo has introduced special restrictions on 35 vessels that are part of the so-called shadow fleet. The provision of services and the conduct of financial operations related to the purchase, sale, lease, or chartering of these vessels are now possible only with the relevant permit.
Japan has also banned the export of goods to four specific foreign companies registered in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. These companies do not have official registration in Russia or Belarus.
The new restrictions take effect from 2 October 2026. However, they do not apply to obligations under contracts concluded before this date, if their performance or the provision of services is planned before 1 November 2026.
The Japan news recalls that the Japanese side previously expressed a firm protest regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Etorofu Island (also known by its Russian name, Iturup). This is the largest island in the Kuril Islands archipelago, which Japan considers part of its Northern Territories.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi then called this visit "абсолютно неприйнятним" (absolutely unacceptable).
According to the publication, the introduction of new sanctions against the backdrop of deteriorating Japan-Russia relations aims to demonstrate Tokyo's position: Moscow's actions violate the norms of international law.
Earlier, in September, while in New York, Sanae Takaichi informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Japan would continue to exert sanctions pressure on Russia, acting in coordination with the international community.
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