Zelenskyy welcomes Japan's decision on new sanctions against Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes the decision of Japan to impose new sanctions on Russia, emphasizing that it is a significant blow to Russia's military-industrial complex.
"I welcome Japan's decision to impose new sanctions on Russia for its war in Ukraine, including asset freezes on 33 entities and 12 individuals, export bans on 53 entities, and 335 restricted goods—a powerful step in standing up to aggression. It is a significant blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex, limiting access to critical microelectronics and creating additional obstacles for the production of missiles and drones," he said on the X social network on Friday.
The head of state noted that by restricting Russia's ability to manufacture tools of terror, these measures help protect Ukrainian lives and strengthen Ukraine's defense against aggression.
"We are deeply grateful for Japan's decisive action in supporting Ukraine," Zelenskyy said.
As reported on Friday, Japan expanded its list of assets frozen under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law to 33 organizations and twelve individuals, including a North Korean national, while 53 organizations from countries including Russia and China have recently been targeted by export bans and other measures.
