Japan decides to expel some Russian diplomats
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold a news conference at 6:00 pm local time

A Ukrainian residing in Japan shows a placard during a protest rally denouncing Russia over its actions in Ukraine, near Russian embassy in Tokyo on Feb 23, 2022. Photo: Reuters/Issei Kato
Japan has decided to expel some Russian diplomats, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, quoting multiple people connected with the matter.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold a news conference at 6:00 pm local time (0900 GMT) at which he is expected to announce additional Japanese sanctions on Russia.