Japan Considers New Sanctions Package Against Russia, Including Shadow Fleet Vessels
The package also adds export restrictions on four entities and requires authorization for some payments and services tied to the vessels.
- 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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Japan expands Russia sanctions over ongoing war in Ukraine
The Japanese government expanded its sanctions against Russia on October 2, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a joint statement from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The new measures target 33 Russian companies, nine individuals, and 35 vessels identified as part of the so-called "shadow fleet." The updated sanctions list also includes one Turkish company and thr…
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.
Japan Sanctions 35 Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels in New Crackdown on Moscow
Japan has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting dozens of Russian companies and individuals as well as vessels linked to Moscow’s shadow fleet, Japan’s Foreign Ministry announced on October 2.
The Government of Japan has imposed a package of sanctions this Friday against nine individuals and more...
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