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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the takeover of Japan Tobacco International's assets in Russia, affecting four industrial units and around 4,000 employees. This move escalates Kremlin actions against companies from nations supporting Ukraine. Japan has officially protested and requested the annulment of the order. The decree transfers JTI's stakes in four Russian companies to local management, impacting one of Russia's major tobacco producers. Although JTI retains formal ownership, it loses effective control over its operations. The Japanese government has urged Russia to revoke the decree amid deteriorating relations between the two countries.