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Japan Commits to Sanction Russia for Potential Ukraine Invasion

Japan will work with other G-7 countries to impose sanctions against Russia if the country invades Ukraine, Japan Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said this week, according to an unofficial translation of his comments. “At this point in time, Japan is…

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strongly demanding a solution through diplomatic negotiations,” Hayashi told reporters during a Feb. 15 news conference. “If an invasion by Russia occurs, Japan should take appropriate measures in cooperation with the G-7 and other international communities according to the actual situation, including imposing sanctions.”