Japan’s expanded sanctions reflect growing concerns over Russia’s use of third countries to bypass international penalties. Reports suggest that North Korea and other nations have been helping ...

The aim is to strengthen Japan's response to North Korea's support for Russia and Moscow's use of third countries to evade sanctions. The additional steps "are to contribute to international ...

TOKYO — Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved additional ... in mid-December following Russia's increased cooperation with North Korea and use of third countries in evading sanctions.

The cabinet secretary said Japan was taking the actions in response to North Korea’s support for the Russian war effort and Russia’s use of third nations to avoid previous sanctions.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved additional ... December following Russia’s increased cooperation with North Korea and use of third countries in evading sanctions.