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Japan protests Russia over seizure of Japan Tobacco assets

Japan protests Russia over seizure of Japan Tobacco assets

A senior Japanese official protested to Russia’s envoy over the seizure of assets belonging to Japan Tobacco, or JT.

The source does not identify the official or the envoy.

It also gives no details about which assets were seized or when.

Japan Tobacco is the company at the center of the dispute.

The protest shows that Japan has objected to Russia’s seizure.

The source does not say what response Russia gave.

It provides no information on what happens next.

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