The McDonald’s chain of fast food restaurants will temporarily close all 850 restaurants in Russia due to a special operation in Ukraine. This is reported TASS with reference to the statement of the CEO of the company Chris Kempchinski.
62 000employees
will continue to receive salaries during the temporary closure period
According to the statement, the network’s 62,000 employees will continue to receive salaries during the suspension of all corporation operations in the market.
At the same time, our values mean that we cannot ignore the senseless human suffering going on in Ukraine.
Closure in Ukraine
On February 24, McNonalds closed all restaurants in Ukraine amid a Russian special operation.
Our employees stay at home with their families for their safety.
The statement also noted that McDonald’s expects to reopen establishments in the country after the normalization of the situation.
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On March 8, the French cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal decided to temporarily close all points of sale and online stores in Russia. The cosmetics manufacturer clarified that the decision was made against the backdrop of events in Ukraine. It is noted that the company also intends to suspend industrial and commercial investments in Russia.
Before that, against the backdrop of events in Ukraine, the American corporation Procter & Gamble announced the cessation of investment in Russia and advertising activity. The company, which is one of the leaders in the global consumer goods market, noted that it would leave only “basic hygiene products” in the Russian direction. At the same time, it is not explained which brands will leave the country.
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On March 8, it became known that OBI, a trading network of building and household goods stores, was closing its operations in Russia. The statement about the suspension of activities was made by the Finnish food manufacturer Fazer. The French company Danone has suspended investment projects in the Russian Federation, but the production and distribution of fresh dairy products and baby food will continue.
The Italian engineering company Ferrari also announced that it would suspend the production of cars for the Russian market.
We continue to monitor the situation in compliance with all rules, regulations and sanctions
The Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini also announced a temporary suspension of activities. The appeal states that Lamborghini is deeply saddened by the events in Ukraine and will continue to observe the situation with great concern. In addition, on March 8, the American company General Electric announced that it was temporarily curtailing its activities in Russia. The corporation will make an exception to “provide essential medical equipment and support existing energy services in the region.”
Special operation in Ukraine
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to launch a special operation to protect the Donbass. Three days earlier, on February 21, he signed decrees recognizing the LPR and DPR, as well as treaties of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance with them. During the special operation, the Russian authorities “will strive for the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine,” the head of state said. The purpose of what is happening, according to him, is to protect people who are subjected to bullying and genocide.
On March 6, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said that in the course of a special operation in Ukraine, facts of an emergency cleansing of traces of a military biological program by Kiev were revealed. It was funded by the US Department of Defense.
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