Japan, Russia

Japan's new sanctions are 'significant blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex,' Zelensky says
The Japanese government has broadened its sanctions list in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the country's Foreign Ministry announced on Jan. 10. The newmeasures targeted individuals and entities from Russia,
Japan slaps new sanctions on Russia and groups in other nations that allegedly helped it evade bans
Japan has approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations in Russia and several other countries that have allegedly helped it evade sanctions.
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations i
Japan tightens sanctions on Russia, targets banks and exports
Japan has announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also encompass export restrictions for 22 Russian organisations and 335 products. These measures are scheduled to be implemented on 23rd January.
Japan Expands Sanctions Amid North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation
Japan announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of an international effort to increase pressure on Russia and stop the ongoing conflict.
Japan expands sanctions target list over Russian invasion of Ukraine
Japan on Friday added 11 people and 32 organizations in Russia, as well as a North Korean individual and a Georgian bank, to its list of sanctions over the Russian war in Ukraine. The government also said it has decided to ban exports to an additional 53 organizations,

Russia, European Union

Azerbaijan’s leader accuses Russia of passenger jet crash ‘cover up’ in blistering new attack on neighbor
Azerbaijan’s leader on Monday accused Moscow of carrying out a “cover up” over a passenger jet crash last month that claimed ...
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Russian mercenary arrested at US-Mexico border with drone
Border Patrol arrested a former Russian mercenary on Saturday, when he illegally crossed the Rio Grande near Roma. Timur ...
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What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, ...
Russia's Ally Issues HMPV Update as 30 New Cases Recorded
Kazakhstan said there has been a seasonal rise in reported cases of metapneumovirus (HMPV) following a spike in neighboring China.
Russia’s Crude Shipments Tumble to the Lowest in 16 Months
Russia’s seaborne crude exports slumped to the lowest level since August 2023, with the latest dip stretching the loss since ...
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying ...
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Kazakhstan struggles to reduce dependence on Russian routes for oil exports
Initial indicators suggest oil exports from Kazakhstan were unchanged or higher in 2024 despite an unplanned drop in the ...
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What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan? Here's what we know so far.
Officials are trying to determine what caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day that killed 38 people on board, leaving 29 survivors. The president of Azerbaijan ...
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OUTLOOK: Kazakhstan 2025
Kazakhstan managed to stabilise inflation below double-digits in 2024, but inflationary pressures remain, with the rate ...