Putin's latest move highlights risks for more than 100 Japanese companies In 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing companies from "unfriendly" countries under Russian control.
Putin's latest move highlights risks for more than 100 Japanese companies In 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree placing companies from "unfriendly" countries under Russian control. Now that rule is being applied to Japanese companies. (Sputnik via Reuters) TOKYO -- Japan has demanded that Russia reverse its move placing local units of Japan Tobacco under Russian corporate control, following a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin.