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Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by Igbofam: 7:36pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan said on Friday it would ban coal imports from Russia in a broad escalation of sanctions that included expelling eight diplomats, in some of its strongest moves yet to protest what it termed "outrageous" actions against civilians in Ukraine. Japan joined the United States and European Union nations, which this week announced sweeping sanctions such as bans on importing coal and freezing the assets of banks and individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters. "Russia has repeatedly violated international humanitarian law by killing civilians and attacking nuclear power plants. These are unforgivable war crimes," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a news conference. "With decisive measures (against Russia) and support that meets the Ukrainian people's needs, we will make it clear that the international community will never accept Russia's outrage and Japan stands together with Ukraine." Earlier, in a rare move for Japan, the Foreign Ministry announced it was expelling eight diplomats and trade representatives as part of a comprehensive judgment that included condemnation of Russia's killing of civilians. "We call on Russian troops to immediately withdraw. Its propaganda that denies killing civilians and says these incidents are faked by the West are completely unacceptable," Foreign Press Secretary Hikariko Ono told a news conference. The other new sanctions included a ban on importing certain Russian goods and freezing the assets of top state-owned lender Sberbank. CHANGE ON COAL The decision on coal marked a change for Japan, the world's third-largest coal importer, which initially was slow to line up with Western nations banning coal imports. Earlier on Friday, trade minister Koichi Hagiuda said it would reduce imports gradually while looking for alternative suppliers in the wake of sanctions against Russia after its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine - a move that highlights a potential shift in import-reliant Japan's energy procurement policy. Russia accounted for 11% of Japan's total coal imports in 2021, according to the government data. Russia was Japan's fifth-biggest supplier of crude and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2021. Japan imports nearly all of the coal it consumes, making it the third-largest importer after India and China, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration data. "We would need to find alternative suppliers or we would face difficulties securing domestic coal which could lead to power outages and such. We need to avoid such a situation," Hagiuda said. "We will cooperate with Russian sanctions without inflicting a burden on domestic industry". Kishida said he would work to reduce dependence on other Russian energy sources, including oil, and will compile measures to cope with rising fuel and other price by the end of April in order to shield the Japanese economy. "The government will compile comprehensive and emergency measures against surging oil and other prices by the end of April in order to urgently and flexibly respond to their impacts on people’s livelihoods," Kishida said. Japan will coordinate its moves with the United States and European countries, after the Group of Seven (G7) allies issued a statement pledging additional sanctions on Russia in response to its alleged mass killings of civilians in Ukraine. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a 'special operation", Japan has stepped up sanctions ranging from removing Moscow from international payment network SWIFT, to freezing central bank assets. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-considers-restrictions-coal-imports-russia-jiji-2022-04-07/ Mynd44 Lalasticlala Seun 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by ratiken(m): 7:41pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
No nation can survive alone irrespective of its military or economic might. I cannot find any win for Russia in the long term irrespective of the outcome of the onslaught in Ukraine. Its a dead end from here. 5 Likes |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by gambojimeta: 7:44pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
Nice one from Japan When everyone is against you, you have to check yourself or do a self evaluation of your life. 1 Like |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by RichMelanin: 7:46pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
They’ll keep saying they would they would, while Ukraine burn to the ground Pathetic scenario Japan should kiss that island good bye if they eventually try it 3 Likes |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by id911(m): 7:48pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
All una jobs on Nairaland is to search everywhere for news against Russia. Both Russia and Ukraine don't give a f*ck about you guys. Instead of dissipating your energy about the serious security and economic issues Nigeria is going through, no, una prefer to carry European matter for head like gala. Smh 3 Likes |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by sapientia(m): 10:37pm On Apr 08, 2022 |
id911: This section have been in NL for long You can stop clicking it so you can rest What has talking about Nigeria benefited you? |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by Svlla: 8:15am On Apr 09, 2022 |
Japan should kiss Kuril Islands goodbye It is going to be a Russian military base now 2 Likes |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by VictorUSA(m): 8:28am On Apr 09, 2022 |
I think it's time Putin comes to his senses and stop the war in Ukraine. A war that the whole world is against, except the few gullible ones, is unwelcome and unjustified. Putin only want to subject Ukrainians to hardship and by so doing, he subjects his people to hardship too by the sanctions that comes from all directions. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by seunny4lif(m): 8:35am On Apr 09, 2022 |
Japan should ban the oil and gas not the coal, if they are serious 3 Likes |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by babyfaceafrica: 9:05am On Apr 09, 2022 |
seunny4lif:You are not nice 1 Like |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by seunny4lif(m): 10:15am On Apr 09, 2022 |
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Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by ken6488(m): 5:59pm On Apr 09, 2022 |
gambojimeta:What planet is India and china in |
Re: Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports, Expels Eight Russian Diplomats by AroleOduduwa2: 7:26am On Apr 10, 2022 |
ratiken: China, India and Africa beg to differ. Some European countries are Russia energy and agricultural dependent. |
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