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Japan imposes sanctions due to Russia's recognition of the DNR and LNR

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the imposition of sanctions in connection with Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, RIA Novosti reports.

It is specified that the Japanese authorities stop issuing visas to representatives of the DPR and LPR, freeze capital, impose a ban on export-import relations with the republics, as well as on the placement and operations on the new sovereign debt of the Russian government in Japan.

“Next, we will make a decision on the details of these measures and carry out the necessary procedures without delay,” Kishida added.

He also called on Russia to "return to diplomatic efforts" to resolve the situation with Ukraine and reiterated that the actions of the Russian Federation violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The decree recognizing the independence of the DPR and LPR was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 21. With a corresponding request, the heads of the republics Denis Pushilin and Leonid Pasechnik turned to him.

Japan imposes sanctions due to Russia's recognition of the DNR and LNR