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.

Moscow permanently bars Japanese top diplomat Takeshi Iwaya, ambassador to Ukraine, and business leaders from entering Russia - Anadolu Ajansı

The list includes Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai, the president and representative director of carmaker Isuzu Shinsuke Minami, and Shohei Hara, senior vice president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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.

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.