Japan Bans Export of Various Products to Russia

Japan issued new Russia trade restrictions, including new export controls and an import ban on certain diamonds, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced, according to an unofficial translation. The measures will take effect April 17 and include export bans on mineral fuels and oils, automotive engine oil, inorganic chemicals and precious metals, plastics, steel products and their parts, tungsten powder, base metal products, boilers and machinery, electrical equipment, yachts and other recreational vessels and optical equipment.