Japan planning new Russian sanctions with G7 partners

Protesters show off placards as they hold a rally against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on the day to mark the first anniversary of the Ukraine War, in Tokyo, Japan February 24, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, in step with moves by other Group of Seven (G7) countries, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

Speaking ahead of a call with other G7 leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy due later on Friday, Kishida said he would present new ideas for sanctions but did not give any details.