Japan to ban coal imports from Russia, announces additional sanctions

Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions

Japan is expelling eight Russian diplomats and trade officials and will phase out imports of Russian coal and oil. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Moscow must be held accountable for "war crimes" in Ukraine.

Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions

Japan announced Friday it is expelling eight Russian diplomats and trade officials and will phase out imports of Russian coal and oil, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying Moscow must be held accountable for 'war crimes' in Ukraine.

Japan joins sanctions vs Russia: Will ban coal imports

Japan took an unexpected turn in its foreign policy by announcing the suspension of coal imports from Russia amid allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions

Kishida said Japan will also ban imports of Russian lumber, vodka and other goods, and will prohibit new Japanese investment in Russia.

Japan bans Russian coal imports, expels 8 diplomats

'Russia has repeatedly violated international humanitarian law by killing civilians and attacking nuclear power plants. These are unforgivable war crimes,' says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions

TOKYO (AP) — Japan announced Friday it is expelling eight Russian diplomats and trade...