More carmakers suspend sales to Russia on Western sanctions

But the response of many Japanese firms has been more muted so far.

Western companies have spurned Moscow following the invasion, stopping sales in Russia and even saying they would exit investments there.

Honda Motor said it has suspended exports of cars and motorcycles to Russia, signalling the likelihood more Japanese carmakers would join the global swell of companies halting business with Russia after the invasion of Ukraine.

Western companies have spurned Moscow following the invasion, stopping sales in Russia and even saying they would exit investments there. Ford and other global automakers have already said they would suspend operations.