Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday. The ministry said that the decision was made in response to Japan's sanctions against Russia related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens, including notable figures, in response to Japan's sanctions linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This move adds to previous measures against Japanese nationals as part of Moscow's retaliation strategy against countries opposing its actions in Ukraine.

The list includes Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai, the president and representative director of carmaker Isuzu Shinsuke Minami, and Shohei Hara, senior vice president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Russia on Monday banned nine Japanese officials, including Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai, from entering Russia. Source: Radio Liberty with reference to the Russian Foreign Ministry Details: The ban also includes Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome and his predecessor in this post,

Moscow permanently bars Japanese top diplomat Takeshi Iwaya, ambassador to Ukraine, and business leaders from entering Russia - Anadolu Ajansı

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban for Japan's Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya. This move is Moscow's retaliation in response to Tokyo's sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian foreign ministry announced a ban on entry for Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai. This move is Moscow's retaliation against Tokyo's sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ban also includes a group of eight other Japanese officials,