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Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens from entering the country, according to a list published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday.

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.

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).

Russia has permanently banned nine Japanese citizens, including notable figures, in response to Japan's sanctions linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This move adds to previous measures against Japanese nationals as part of Moscow's retaliation strategy against countries opposing its actions in Ukraine.

MOSCOW. March 3 (Interfax) - Russia has banned Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya from entering the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.