Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions

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. Kishida said Japan will also ban imports of Russian lumber, vodka and other goods, and will prohibit … Read more