Japan Considers New Sanctions Package Against Russia, Including Shadow Fleet Vessels
The package restricts insurance, transport and repairs for vessels linked to sanctioned Russian oil exports, and adds export controls on four entities.
- On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting a shadow fleet of 35 vessels transporting sanctioned oil amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
- Japan restricted essential maritime services including insurance, repairs, and crew employment to the vessels, aiming to curb Moscow's revenue by limiting oil transport to China and India.
- Asset freezes target 33 Russian companies and nine individuals, while the Foreign Ministry imposed export restrictions on designated entities based outside Russia and Belarus.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office expanded sanctions targeting 23 individuals and entities, along with eight vessels linked to Russian LNG networks and alleged human rights abuses.
- The new restrictions took effect on October 2, though existing contracts concluded before that date remain exempt until November 1 to allow completion of ongoing obligations.
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In particular, Japanese companies were prohibited from providing any services and from carrying out financial transactions with Russian tank vessels of the "shadow fleet".
Japan is introducing a package of sanctions against companies and individuals from Russia; for the first time, restrictive measures have been imposed on ships that Tokyo believes may be linked to the Russian Federation.
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The Japanese government on October 2 introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia in connection with the war against Ukraine. The restrictions include freezing the assets of 33 Russian companies and nine individuals, banning exports of up to four foreign companies and restricting operations with 35 vessels.
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