Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exports
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The 35 sanctioned vessels are believed to transport Russian crude oil to countries, providing a major source of revenue for Moscow
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Kyodo Published: 8:30pm, 2 Oct 2026 Updated: 8:33pm, 2 Oct 2026
The Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia.
Joining international efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by the fleet, Japan has decided to impose restrictions on the provision of services to 35 vessels, according to the Foreign Ministry.
The measures restrict the provision of services including insurance, maritime transport, crew employment and dispatch, and repairs to the vessels, which include cargo ships and tankers.
The sanctioned vessels are believed to transport Russian crude oil to countries including China and India, with those exports providing a major source of revenue for Moscow.
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