Russia has placed the assets of Japan Tobacco International under temporary management

Updated 2026-11-05 · told from many outlets at once

Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring the Russian assets of Japan Tobacco International to temporary management. The assets belong to four subsidiary companies of the global tobacco giant.

• Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring Russian assets of Japan Tobacco International to temporary management.
• The assets belong to four subsidiary companies of Japan Tobacco International.
• Japan Tobacco International started operating in Russia in 1999.
• JTI's international brands include Winston, Camel, LD, Sobranie, and Glamour.

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