McDonald's bows to pressure and shutters more than 800 eateries in Russia

[Uncle Joe]

Source: NBC News

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McDonald's also said it was closing Ukrainian restaurants while "continuing to pay full salaries for our Ukrainian employees," many of whom have sought sanctuary from the fighting in nearby Poland.

"In Poland and many other markets across Europe, our System has literally opened their homes, their hearts, and their restaurants" to those who have fled, the company said in its statement.

"The conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Europe has caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people," it said. "We join the world in condemning aggression and violence and praying for peace."

McDonald's said it would keep paying the salaries of its Russian workers, as well.

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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mcdonalds-bows-pressure-shutters-800-eateries-russia-rcna19183

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. Nice gesture, but the Ruble ain't worth shit....

[Blue Owl]

2. What will Fat Donny eat when he flees to Vladdy?

[erronis]

4. He's already fattened enough for slaughter.

[nycbos]

3. I was at a rally at Daley plaza on Sunday in Chicago.

One of the things the organizers called for was McDonald's and other large companies who didn't join the boycott of Russia. He specifically emphasize McDonald's because Chicago is where their global headquarters is.

[BigmanPigman]

5. In Ukraine they also have McFoxy, their version of McDonald's.

Tony Bourdain went there and there were two of them built right next door to each other.

I've been pissed off at them and Coca-Cola for a week when I saw they were still doing business in Russia. Now both are finally on board.

[Delphinus]

6. Do we have

a list (or a way to find one) of those who have yet to support Ukraine?

[BigmanPigman]

7. I've only seen lists of those who have stopped.

[Uncle Joe]

8. Here is a list of American Companies operating in Russia as of 12/16/2016

AMERICAN COMPANIES OPERATING IN RUSSIA

http://www.aalep.eu/american-companies-operating-russia

I count a 123 not including law firms, consulting firms and real estate firms.

[Delphinus]

9. Thank you.

I will check it out.

[burrowowl]

11. Thanks for link

[olddad65]

10. Bummer. I was hoping they would continue to poison the comrades.

[orangecrush]

12. Beat me to it!

[Jetheels]

13. Their health will improve tenfold. n/t

[Totally Tunsie]

14. 'bout freakin' time! n/t