Economy · Moscow, Russia · November 6, 2026

Putin seizes Japan Tobacco's Russian assets; Tokyo protests

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 12:42 AM ET

Putin ordered control of Japan Tobacco's four manufacturing plants, and later three more firms. Tokyo protested immediately.

Why it matters

It worsens strained Japan-Russia ties.

Background

Japan joined Western sanctions on Russia.

The story so far

1. Nov 6Putin seizes Japan Tobacco's Russian assets; Tokyo protests
2. Nov 9Japan household spending slumps most since pandemic

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Sources

• Japan Times ↗Nov 6, 12:42 AM ET
• South China Morning Post ↗Nov 6, 8:00 PM ET
• Asahi Shimbun ↗Nov 6, 6:24 PM ET

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