Japan and US expand sanctions against Russia

The Japanese Ministry of Finance announced on Friday it will impose sanctions on and freeze the assets of 17 more Russian individuals, including billionaire Viktor Vekselberg. This brings the total number of Russians sanctioned by the country in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine to 61.

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Biden threatens Putin with ‘major sanctions’ over Navalny’s death

The US president claims the Russian leader was personally responsible for the opposition activist’s demise The US will unveil a new batch of sanctions against Russia in response to the death of jailed opposition activist and anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny, President Joe Biden has said. He added that the restrictions will target Russian President Vladimir…

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Russian MP makes promise to conscripts

Troops called up for mandatory service in spring will not serve in Russia’s new territories bordering Ukraine, he claimed Conscripts called up for mandatory military service in April will not be sent to any of the new Russian territories bordering Ukraine, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee announced on Wednesday.

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