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Japan Sanctions Russia Shadow Fleet
Japan targets 35 Russian shadow fleet vessels with first sanctions since Putin's disputed isle visit.
In brief
Japan targets 35 Russian shadow fleet vessels with first sanctions since Putin's disputed isle visit. Japan imposed sanctions on 35 Russian shadow fleet vessels to counter Moscow's efforts to evade Western energy export restrictions. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan Sanctions
Japan moved to impose new sanctions on Russia targeting Moscow's efforts to evade Western restrictions on energy exports.
Shadow Fleet Vessels
Sanctions ban repairs, insurance and financing for 35 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet.
Putin's Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi protested Putin's Aug 13 visit to one of the southern Kuril Islands.
Sanctions Timing
Japan delayed sanctions until Oct 2 despite concerns Moscow could leverage Russian energy supplies.
Sanctions Impact
The sanctions target Russia's shadow fleet to counter efforts to evade Western energy export restrictions.
The main idea
Japan imposed sanctions on 35 Russian shadow fleet vessels to counter Moscow's efforts to evade Western energy export restrictions.
