ChinaJapan Tobacco's materials show that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of Russia's tobacco market in 2025.
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Japan Tobacco's materials show that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of Russia's tobacco market in 2025.
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Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."Original Chinese quote
日本烟草公司资料显示，2025年该公司旗下的日本烟草国际公司在俄烟草市场占有率约为37%。