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Japan Launches First Vessel Sanctions in Support of Ukraine
Japan has announced its first sanctions targeting vessels, aimed at ships allegedly involved in helping Russia circumvent existing restrictions as part of its support for Ukraine. The measure expands Tokyo's sanctions programme beyond individuals and companies to include specific ships, aligning Japan more closely with sanctions approaches taken by the United States and European partners.
Why now: Japan has previously restricted individuals and firms but this is the first time it has sanctioned vessels, marking a notable escalation in its support for Ukraine.
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- Japan Launches First Vessel Sanctions in Support of Ukraine · The Maritime Executive
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