Japan imposed sanctions against seven companies and individuals from Russia because of North Korea

The list includes the companies Apollo, RK Breeze, Zil-M and Parsek,as well as three Russians and six citizens of the DPRK

Japan has imposed sanctions against three individuals and four legal entities from Russia for violating the sanctions regime against the DPRK, according to the website of the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

The list includes Russians Alexander Gaevoy, Alexander Chasovnikov and Roman Alar, as well as the companies Apollo, RK Breeze, Zil-M and Parsek. They are accused of participating in North Korea's nuclear and ballistic projects. Now all their assets in Japan will be frozen, the ministry said.

In addition to Russians and Russian companies, Japan also imposed sanctions on six citizens of the DPRK.

The United States imposed sanctions against two companies from Russia because of the ban on the DPRK Politics

Since the end of February, Japan, the US, the EU, the UK and other states have taken restrictive measures against Russia. The sanctions affected the Russian elite, companies, banks, Central Bank reserves, and the export of goods.