Japan expands its anti-Russian sanctions, adding 24 individuals and 78 organizations

Among the sanctions-hit companies are Russian State Research Center SCRI Electropribor, ENICS drone manufacturer, Burevestnik Central Research Institute, Tsiklon Central Research and Development Institute, Elektronstandart, Ural Works of Civil Aviation and other enterprises.On top of that, Japan is imposing export restrictions on 80 Russian companies, the country’s government said.Among the sanctions-hit companies are Russian mobile phone operator MegaFon, the Federal Service of Military-Technical Cooperation, the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects in the Defense Industry, NPO Lavochkin design bureau, Kamaz truck maker, the Skolkovo Foundation and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology.Overall, 437 Russian companies and organizations are now subject to export restrictions in the country.

The government of Japan resolved to expand the country’s anti-Russian sanctions over the situation in Ukraine on Friday, blacklisting 24 individuals and 78 companies, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.Japan’s anti-Russian sanctions now affect around 1,000 individuals and some 100 organizations from Russia.