Japan has expanded sanctions against Russia, including banning the export of drones, steel and aluminum
This is reported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of the country.
The ban will take effect April 7th. Export restrictions also included steel and aluminum products, spacecraft and components, aircraft and ship engines, boilers, excavators, bulldozers, electrical equipment, optical equipment, optical fiber, toys, and more.
The announcement comes days after the Russian Defense Ministry said the navy fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a training target in the Sea of Japan.
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