# Russia condemns Japan’s sanctions package and vows countermeasures

https://mins.news/en/item/87344

- CGTN, 2026-10-06 00:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-06/Russia-condemns-Japan-s-sanctions-package-vows-countermeasures-1R0MohmYf9S/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Russia on Monday denounced Japan’s 27th sanctions package against Russia as illegitimate and said it would respond with proportionate countermeasures aimed at areas important to Japan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Tokyo of recklessly damaging bilateral ties. Japan announced restrictions on 33 entities, nine individuals and overseas companies on October 2, including shipping for the first time.

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