JapanEconomyThe Ministry of Industry and Industry recently announced that it will further strengthen sanctions against Russia. This series of sanctions mainly includes:EconomySanctions, diplomatic isolation and against RussiaDiamondsImportation is prohibited. EconomyIn terms of sanctions, Japan will be 63 withRussian armyThe organizations in question, including 57 Russian entities, are included in the export ban, which will be officially implemented on December 22. In addition to the previous sanctions, 494 Russian entities and 27 Belarusian entities have been added to Japan's sanctions list. In terms of diplomatic isolation, in addition to sanctions against Russian companies, it has also implicated entities in six other countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan. Japan hopes that through this series of sanctions, it will move closer to Western countriesInternationalon the isolation of Russia. As for RussiaDiamondsThis is a positive response to the G7, which is trying to encircle Wei and save Zhao by intensifying the encirclement and pressure on Russia.
Russia does not show weakness in the face of sanctions against Japan, and according to the information announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Trutnev during his visit to China, Russia will invite China to jointly develop the Kuril Islands. The Kuril Islands are located in JapanHokkaidoTo the north, it has long been a disputed territory between Japan and Russia. theseIslandsWorked inWorld War IIIt was later assignedUSSRAll of them are now under the de facto control of Russia. Japan has always demanded that Russia return theseIslands, but Russia does not share this claim. Earlier, Russia had already put forward plans for cooperation with China in the development of the Kuril Islands, including the construction of convenient docks and ports, the development of ecological and cruise tourism projects. So far, there are more than 20 cooperation projects, and many Chinese investors have also expressed their willingness to participate. It is worth mentioning that Russia deliberately emphasized that it is Chinese investors who participate in the development, not **, respecting China's position and avoiding involving China in territorial disputes between Japan and Russia.
On the issue of the ownership of the Kuril Islands, Japan and Russia have different positions. Japan thinks theseIslandsIt is its "inherent territory", which has "indisputable legitimate sovereignty" and has always hoped that Russia will return it. And Russia thinks of theseIslandsYesWorld War IIAfter it is overUSSRof the legal acquisition, ignoring Japan's requests. In past peace treaty negotiations,ShinzoJapan showed a certain compromise posture during this period, but after Fumio Kishida came to power, he joined the ranks of sanctions against Russia, which led to the deterioration of relations between the two sides and interrupted the peace talks process in 2022. Japan's sanctions have undoubtedly further intensified the contradictions between the two countries.
Japan's sanctions against Russia have not only failed to achieve the expected returns, but have provoked a strong Russian counterattack. Russia's decision to invite China to jointly develop the Kuril Islands is a move that not only demonstrates Russia's rightnessChina and RussiaThe importance of relations is also a response to Japan's sanctions. At the same time,China and RussiaCooperation is also not carried out against any third country, which is Russia's consistent position. Regardless of whether Japan continues to impose sanctions on Russia,China and RussiaThe development of the relationship is unstoppable. China and RussiaCooperation in the development of the Kuril Islands will not only help to improve the localEconomyThe level of development will also further enhance the friendly exchanges between the two countries and make positive contributions to regional peace and stability.