Japan Tightens Sanctions Against Russia

Japan has decided to expand the ban on exporting vehicles to Russia, extending the sanctions to include the supply of used cars to the aggressor country. Kyodo reports that the relevant restrictions will take effect from August 9.

In April 2022, Japan had already prohibited the export of luxury cars valued at over $43,000 to Russia. The new sanctions will further prohibit the export of both new and used vehicles with gasoline and diesel engines larger than 1,900 cubic centimeters, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles, and tires for large vehicles.