In 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing companies from “unfriendly” countries under Russian control. Now that rule is being applied to Japanese companies. (Sputnik via Reuters)
Nikkei staff writers
November 6, 2026 12:09 JST
TOKYO — Japan has demanded that Russia reverse its move placing local units of Japan Tobacco under Russian corporate control, following a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin.
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