Japan bans coal imports as it beefs up sanctions against Russia

Japan, the world’s third-largest coal importer, has said it will ban coal imports from Russia and impose a wide range of additional sanctions.

The Asian economic powerhouse said the measures are in response to the alleged atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.

According to the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, Japan is also phasing out Russian oil imports and is implementing import bans on Russian lumber and other goods.