Japan strengthens sanctions against Russia in response to circumvention of earlier sanctions
On 21 June 2024, the Japanese government announced further sanctions against the Russian Federation under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act in line with measures taken by other major countries. This measure adds to the sanctions imposed in the previous round of sanctions announced on 24 May 2024. The new sanctions were taken based on the Cabinet Understanding entitled, “Asset freezes for individuals and entities of the Russian Federation and other measures as of 21 June 2024,” in response to the circumvention of earlier sanctions through specific entities in China, India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.