Japan has decided to ban the export of chemical weapons-related goods to Russia as additional sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine and is "deeply concerned" about the possible use of nuclear weapons, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said this morning. Reuters.

Japan also added 21 Russian organizations, such as scientific laboratories, as targets of existing export bans, according to a government statement released after a cabinet meeting formally approved the new sanctions measures announced by the foreign minister. work at the G7 meeting last week.

"Japan is deeply concerned about the possibility of nuclear weapons being used during Russia's invasion of Ukraine," Matsuno said at a media briefing, adding that Japan would continue to work with the international community in supporting Ukraine and sanctioning Russia.