The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban for Japan's Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya. This move is Moscow's retaliation in response to Tokyo's sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday. The ministry said that the decision was made in response to Japan's sanctions against Russia related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Russian foreign ministry announced a ban on entry for Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai. This move is Moscow's retaliation against Tokyo's sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ban also includes a group of eight other Japanese officials,

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban for Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. This is Moscow's retaliatory move in response to Tokyo's sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.