Fumio KishidaTOKYO, Mar 16 counter-sanctions from Russia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at a press conference. «Our country, together with the countries of the G7, is taking prompt and tough measures depending on the changing situation. With regard to this unified voice of anger of our country and other countries — economic sanctions, Russia has begun to retaliate Oil and gas prices have risen sharply and hit consumers and the world economy It is widely believed that there will be pressure on the food market, especially in the grain market Our country, as an exporter of energy and food, can experience blow. But in order to show that we are together with the Ukrainian people, in order to protect peace and order, we will not succumb to the threats of Russia,» the prime minister said, answering a question about whether there would be sanctions tion to apply to these projects. Japan announced that it was depriving Russia of the status of the most favored nation, and also intends to increase sanctions against Russia. In particular, it will introduce a ban on the export of luxury goods to Russia, as well as a ban on the export of a number of goods from Russia, and measures will be taken to prevent Russia from receiving investments from international financial organizations such as the World Bank, the European Development Bank. In addition, the circle of people from the inner circle of President Putin, the elite, the oligarchs, whose assets will be frozen, will be expanded, and financial restrictions will be introduced on operations with cryptocurrencies in order to «prevent Russia from avoiding sanctions.»
Japan protested to Russia after being added to the list of unfriendly countries
