British American Tobacco halts Russia sales after U-turn

Owner of brands including Rothmans had said it would still sell products - but will now pull out

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British American Tobacco has reversed its decision to continue selling cigarettes and other nicotine products in Russia, putting the sudden change of heart down to its ethos and values".

The owner of brands including Rothmans and Lucky Strike said it would pull out of Russia after all, two days after breaking ranks with companies such as Nestle, Unilever, Coca-Cola and McDonald's by refusing to quit its operations there.