Putin Seizes Japan Tobacco Subsidiaries, Tokyo Protests

Russia has placed all seven Russian subsidiaries of Japan Tobacco under temporary state control, citing the company's origin in an 'unfriendly country'. Japan has lodged a formal protest and demanded immediate reversal, while operations and employment continue for now. This escalates economic retaliation against Japan, which holds a significant stake in the company, and signals potential further asset seizures.

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