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Japan sanctions and Patriot priority for Ukraine
Summary
A look back at two security developments reported on 20 June 2024, the day before the covered date, involving Tokyo's sanctions and US Patriot deliveries.
What did allies do to bolster Ukraine's position on the eve of 21 June 2024? Two announcements reported on 20 June 2024 pointed in different directions: pressure on those said to be helping Russia, and priority access to air defence for Kyiv.
On 20 June 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions on firms based in China, India, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The stated reason was their alleged support to Russia in the Russo–Ukrainian war.
The same day, it was reported that Ukraine had been prioritised first among the countries due to receive ordered deliveries of MIM-104 Patriot missile systems from the United States.
Together, the two reports covered measures aimed at firms accused of aiding Russia and the supply of air defence systems to Ukraine.
