Fuji announced the possible expulsion of Russian diplomats from Japan

The Japanese government was initially “cautious” about the idea of ​​expelling Russian diplomats, as Moscow would respond in kind, and this would make it difficult for consulates to work.However, now Tokyo is changing its mind Mikhail Galuzin at the Russian Embassy in Tokyo

Japanese authorities are discussing the possibility of expelling several Russian diplomats from the country, Fuji TV reported. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to make a statement on this on Friday, April 8th.

Fuji notes that the country's government was initially "cautious" about the idea, but has changed its mind due to reports of civilian deaths in Ukraine. The number of diplomats who can be expelled is not specified.

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On April 6, the Sankei newspaper, citing a source in the Japanese government, wrote that Tokyo was unlikely to expel Russian diplomats, since Moscow's symmetrical response would impede the work of consulates and protect the interests of Japanese citizens in case of emergency.

On Friday, Tokyo will announce new sanctions against Moscow, which include restrictions on the import of coal from Russia. According to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Koichi Hagiuda, Japan eventually expects to completely abandon these supplies and find a replacement for them.