Finally, at least temporarily, the McDonalds in Russia after 32 years of uninterrupted operation, in the context of sanctions against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The well-known chain announced it would stop its activities in the country that had started in 1990.
McDonald’s has announced that it will temporarily close its restaurants in Russia, following intense pressure to take a stand against the Kremlin-ordered invasion of Ukraine.
In its announcement The company said: “Our values mean that we can not ignore the unnecessary human suffering unfolding in Ukraine.” McDonalds said it employs 62,000 people in Russia who “gave their hearts and souls” on behalf of the brand.
It has promised to continue to pay its employees in Russia and Ukraine. The decision of the fast food chain to temporarily suspend its activities in Moscow is a milestone in the deeper economic isolation of Russia. McDonalds was one of the first Western companies to open a branch in Russia in the last days of the Soviet Union. Thousands of Muscovites lined up to get a taste of the West when the first McDonalds opened in January 1990.
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