7 out of 10 Japanese support sanctions against Russia despite the impact on their country's economy – a poll

62.6% approved the government's reaction to Moscow's aggression against Ukraine, while 30.7% disapproved.

More than seven out of 10 Japanese support sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, even if the impact of these restrictions extends to the Japanese economy and their lives. These are the results of a Kyodo News poll on Sunday, Japan Today reports. Groups of seven.

68.7% of respondents said that rising food prices were “terrible” or “to some extent” affected their daily lives. Instead, 31.2 percent said no.

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However, the poll showed that 73.7 percent said it was necessary to maintain sanctions, and 22.1 percent said they should not be renewed.

In addition, 62.6% approved the government's response to Moscow's aggression against Ukraine, and 30.7% – no approved.

The day before, Japan imposed sanctions on 398 individuals and 28 legal entities of the Russian Federation, freezing all property and funds of sanctions. This means that they are blocked from accepting or making any payments. Among others, two Russian financial institutions, Sberbank and Alfa-Bank, have been restricted. Of Ukraine.

Based on materials: ZN.ua

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