Australia, Canada, Japan impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

Australia, Canada and Japan issued sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, joining the growing list of countries that have taken economic action after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two Ukrainian regions as independents states and moved Russian forces into eastern Ukraine.
When announcing Australia's sanctions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said they would include targeted travel bans and financial sanctions against members of Russia's national security council, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported.
In a press briefing, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Russia's actions on Monday a "violation of Russia's obligations under international law and the charter of the United Nations."
"Canada also denounces Russian military actions, including orders to move into Ukraine, which is a clear incursion of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Make no mistake this is a further invasion of a sovereign state and it is completely unacceptable," Trudeau said.
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As Reuters reported, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, "Russia's actions very clearly damage Ukraine's sovereignty and go against international law. We once again criticise these moves and strongly urge Russia to return to diplomatic discussions." Kishida said Japan's sanctions would involve prohibiting Russian bonds from being issued in Japan, freezing the bank accounts of certain Russian individuals and restricting travel to Japan. Moscow elites and Russian banks will also be targeted.