Japan's Takaichi balks at Trump's request for Russian LNG embargo

Japan's Response to US Request for Russian LNG Embargo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed reservations about US President Donald Trump's request for an embargo on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to the war in Ukraine.

Takaichi stated that such an embargo would be

difficult for Japan
.

This development comes after Trump called for a halt to energy imports from Russia as a response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Author's summary: Japan hesitant on Russian LNG embargo.

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Nikkei Asia Nikkei Asia — 2025-10-29

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