McDonald’s to sell its business in Russia after 30 years

Fast food chain's boss says presence is no longer consistent with its values' after invasion of Ukraine

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McDonald's has initiated a process to sell its business in Russia after 30 years of operating its restaurants in the country in the light of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

The fast food operator said the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion and the unpredictable operating environment meant continuing operating in Russia was untenable as it was no longer consistent with McDonald's values".