The Japanese go to Russia to ask for the cancellation of Putin's decision Japan protested to the Russian government after the transfer of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) to temporary management. "The Japanese government has consistently called on the Russian side not to harm the legitimate interests of Japanese citizens and companies. In connection with this step, we demanded that steps be taken urgently, including the cancellation of the decision that was made." - said Finance Minister Satsuki Katiyama. Japan owns 37.55% of JT's shares. A delegation of Japanese officials is being sent to Russia "to change the Russian president's decision," Nikkei reports.

The Japanese go to Russia to ask for the cancellation of Putin's decision Japan protested to the Russian government after the transfer of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) to temporary management. "The Japanese government has consistently called on the Russian side not to harm the legitimate interests of Japanese citizens and companies. In connection with this step, we demanded that steps be taken urgently, including the cancellation of the decision that was made." - said Finance Minister Satsuki Katiyama. Japan owns 37.55% of JT's shares. A delegation of Japanese officials is being sent to Russia "to change the Russian president's decision," Nikkei reports.