Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert as Ukraine announces talks with Russia
Japan will join Western allies in imposing stricter sanctions on Russian financial institutions, including the removal of certain Russian banks’ access to the, in a dramatic ramp-up of Japanese sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.
In recent days, Japan has taken a sharp turn in rhetoric and economic measures in response to Moscow’s actions. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi labeled Russia’s actions as “aggression,” the strongest descriptor yet by Japanese officials. Japan had also announced earlier rounds of softer sanctions, in line with Western allies.
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