BAT completes sale of its Russia and Belarus businesses

British American Tobacco (BAT) announced the latest progress of its Russian business on its official website, stating that the sale of its Russian operations has been completed.

Breaking news on September 14: British American Tobacco (BAT) announced on its official website that the sale of its businesses in Russia and Belarus has been completed. 

BAT said: Following our announcement on September 7, 2023, we have now completed the sale of our businesses in Russia and Belarus. The sale complies with local and international legal requirements and has received all necessary approvals.