Japan’s sanctions against Russia show lack of independence of Tokyo’s foreign policy — MFA

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Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticized Japan’s newly announced 27th sanctions package against Russia, calling it illegitimate and evidence of Tokyo’s lack of foreign-policy independence. The measures target 33 Russian legal entities, nine individuals, and companies abroad.

Maria Zakharova noted that on October 2, Tokyo announced its 27th "package" of illegitimate measures against Russia, targeting 33 Russian legal entities and nine individuals, as well as a number of companies abroad