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After Vladimir Putin's decree transferring Japan Tobacco's Russian assets to the administration of JSC Industrial Assets, Tokyo lodged a protest with Moscow and sent officials to resolve the situation.
Otabek YusupovOn November 5, 2026, Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring Japan Tobacco's stakes in Russian production facilities to external administration. The factories in St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, and the Lipetsk and Leningrad regions came under control. JTI — the largest cigarette producer in Russia with a share of about 40% of the market — said it is studying the consequences of the decision.
Otabek Yusupov
