Japan adds 143 targets to sanction list over Russia's war in Ukraine

Japan decided Tuesday to add 143 individuals and organizations linked to Russia to its list of sanctions over the country's invasion of Ukraine, after the Group of Seven leaders pledged to levy further punishments on Moscow last week.The sanctions, including asset freezes and bans on exports by Japanese firms, target politicians, military officers, businesspeople and companies in Russia, among others.The Wagner Group, Russia's private military firm founded by an ally of President Vladimir Putin, is among those added to the list of sanctions by Japan, the Foreign Ministry said.Wagner has bee…READ FULL ARTICLE