The 80 organizations hit with export restrictions include the Russian mobile-phone operator MegaFon. (file photo)
Japan announced fresh sanctions against Russia on May 26 over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting its military as well as the construction and engineering sectors. Russia was hit with a wave of sanctions after it sent forces into Ukraine in February 2022, but calls have grown from Kyiv and its allies for tougher action against Moscow. The asset freeze targets 17 individuals and 78 groups, including high-level military officials, while the 80 organizations hit with export restrictions include the Russian mobile-phone operator MegaFon, according to the Japanese government.
