Japan PM Kishida: Will strengthen sanctions against Russia

Japan’s Prime Minister (PM) Fumio Kishida crossed wires, via Reuters, during early Friday morning in Asia while saying that they will strengthen sanctions against Russia.

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Will immediately impose sanctions against Russia in 3 areas including financial sector and military equipment exports.

Poland government will help evacuate Japanese citizens out of Ukraine.

Will do utmost to limit economic damage to Japan.

We have 240 days' worth of crude oil reserves, 2-3 weeks' worth of LNG.

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