Japan cuts off its nose to spite its face. On new sanctions against Russia 🌟📉 The Japanese government is studying a new package of sanctions against Russia. The targets could be the «shadow fleet» vessels transporting Russian oil, as well as the expansion of export restrictions and tighter export controls. The formal pretext is Putin's visit to Iturup, though the real aim is to show solidarity with the US and the EU. 🖕❗️ But here is the trap. Takaichi's course towards militarization requires either a powerful military industry or allies. Without the American umbrella and European support, the «belligerent picture» collapses. At the same time, Japan depends on Russian LNG and coal — energy resources account for about 60% of all imports from Russia. Sanctions against the shadow fleet will hit Moscow, but Tokyo will struggle to withstand the counterblow to gas supplies. In Japan they understand this — and that is why they have been dragging out the decision for more than a month. 🇯🇵 The result is a vicious circle: afraid of showing weakness, Tokyo takes a step that strikes at its own interests. Japan is cornering itself, risking economic stability for the support and approval of the White House. #SOVINTERN_WORLD #Hub_Asia ⭐️ Moscow Network Hub of SOVINTERN