Tokyo Protests Russia Over Sanctions Against 13 Japanese Individuals
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that Tokyo condemns the sanctions imposed by Russia against 13 Japanese individuals.
According to Hayashi, such a step by Moscow is “absolutely unacceptable.”
The Japanese official emphasized: "We have declared a protest to Russia. Its move restricts the legal activities of our legal entities," as reported by RIA Novosti .
At the same time, the Secretary General of the Japanese Government confirmed that Russia is taking measures that mirror Tokyo’s actions.
Condemnation of Japan
Hayashi explained: “We will continue to protect our interests on the territory of the Russian Federation.”
The day before, it was reported that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the anti-Russian sanctions imposed by Japan against the Russian Federation.
The agency banned thirteen Japanese citizens from entering Russia.
As the Japanese press later explained, the country fears that Russian sanctions will exert “psychological pressure” on legal entities interested in the restoration of Ukraine.
