Japanese travel to Russia to request reversal of Putin's decision Japan protested to the Russian government following the placement of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) under temporary management. "The Japanese government has consistently called on the Russian side not to allow damage to the legitimate interests of Japanese citizens and companies. In connection with this step, we demanded that urgent steps be taken, including the cancellation of the decision," said Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. Japan owns 37.55% of JT's outstanding shares. A delegation of Japanese officials is heading to Russia "to change the Russian president's decision," Nikkei reports.

Japanese travel to Russia to request reversal of Putin's decision Japan protested to the Russian government following the placement of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) under temporary management. "The Japanese government has consistently called on the Russian side not to allow damage to the legitimate interests of Japanese citizens and companies. In connection with this step, we demanded that urgent steps be taken, including the cancellation of the decision," said Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. Japan owns 37.55% of JT's outstanding shares. A delegation of Japanese officials is heading to Russia "to change the Russian president's decision," Nikkei reports.