Putin seizes Russian operations of cigarette giant Japan Tobacco International
The decree transferred JTI’s four factories, around 4,000 employees and roughly 40% of the Russian cigarette market to a state-linked holding company. The latest seizure added to a list that includes Nestlé, Auchan, Leroy Merlin and Metro.
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by CNA ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Putin places Japan Tobacco's Russian assets under temporary administration
Putin seizes Russian operations of cigarette giant Japan Tobacco International
The decree transferred JTI’s four factories, around 4,000 employees and roughly 40% of the Russian cigarette market to a state-linked holding company. The latest seizure added to a list that includes Nestlé, Auchan, Leroy Merlin and Metro.
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: CNA and Euronews. CNA published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was Euronews, 4 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Japan Tobacco International, Leroy Merlin, JTI, Nestlé and Auchan.
By country: Singapore (1), Europe (1).
