Japan imposing additional sanctions on Russia

Japan imposing additional sanctions on Russia
September 24, 2014 - 12:41 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan said on Wednesday, Sept 24 that it is imposing additional sanctions on Russia, toughening its stance against Moscow to bring it more in line with steps taken by other nations, including its key ally the United States, Reuters reported.

The new measures include banning certain Russian banks from issuing securities in Japan and increasing inspections to prevent arms being shipped to Russia, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.

The previous sanctions were lighter than those of the European Union or United States, reflecting Tokyo's courting of Moscow in hopes of forging stronger economic and energy ties.

A visit to Japan by Russian President Vladimir Putin, widely expected to take place in September, now appears unlikely, Reuters says, but he and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are eyeing talks on the sidelines of the APEC regional leaders' meeting in November.

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