McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Pepsi suspend Russian operations
by Sarah Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#5WWWG)
Our values mean we cannot ignore the needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine,' says burger chain's chief executive
McDonald's is temporarily closing its 850 restaurants in Russia and pausing all operations in the country, a decision that will affect 62,000 jobs, after mounting calls for action after the invasion of Ukraine. It was later announced that Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Starbucks would also suspend their operations in the country.
The burger chain said it would continue to pay the salaries for all employees in Russia and its charitable arm, Ronald McDonald House Charities, would also continue in the country.
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