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Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026

Japan protests Russian takeover of Japan Tobacco subsidiaries in Russia

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

TOKYO (AP) — Japan has protested to Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries belonging to Japan Tobacco Inc. under the temporary management of a Russian company and demanded that the measure be withdrawn immediately, Japanese officials said Friday.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Putin Transfers Japan Tobacco Assets to Local Firm in Latest Asset Seizure (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Japan said it has protested Russia’s seizure of Japan Tobacco International’s local assets, the latest development in an escalating diplomatic spat between the two nations.

  2. Wall Street Journal

    Japan Urges Russia to Return Control of Japan Tobacco Assets (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo delivered the complaint through diplomatic channels, urgently demanding that Moscow reverse the move.

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Japan protests Russian takeover of Japan Tobacco subsidiaries in Russia (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    TOKYO (AP) — Japan has protested to Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries belonging to Japan Tobacco Inc. under the temporary management of a Russian company and demanded that the measure be withdrawn immediately, Japanese officials said Friday.

  4. Bloomberg

    Russia Takes More Japan Tobacco Assets After Seizures Hit Shares (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Russia has moved to take control of more Russian assets of Japan Tobacco Inc., broadening the seizures that sent the company’s share price tumbling on Friday.

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