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2/28/2022

READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Call with Japan Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda | U.…

READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s
Call with Japan Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda
February 27, 2022

Earlier tonight, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo spoke with Japan Finance
Vice Minister Masato Kanda. Deputy Secretary Adeyemo a irmed the U.S.ʼs support for the
sovereignty of Ukraine and the freedom of its people, committing to hold Russia accountable
for its actions. Deputy Secretary Adeyemo also commended Japanʼs announcement earlier
today to support removing key Russian banks from SWIFT and strong sanctions measures
against President Putin and Russian elites. Both countries agreed to continue to work closely
together to inflict severe costs on Russia for their unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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