Japan to sanction Russian groups over North Korean arms procurement

Japan's government said Friday it has decided to impose sanctions on nine entities based in Russia and a national of the country as well as two Cypriot firms over Moscow's weapons procurements from North Korea amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a press conference that Japan "strongly condemns" arms transfers to Russia from North Korea, which are in violation of related U.N. Security Council resolutions."As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, it is extremely important to take actions in coordination with the international community," th…READ FULL ARTICLE