McDonald’s to close in Russia after massive outrage against Putin’s war in Ukraine

MCDONALD’S have announced they will close all of their restaurants in Russia. The burger giant, who employ 62,000 people in Russia, will shut all 850 of its restaurants temporarily. Getty - ContributorMcDonald’s are pausing operations in Russia[/caption] Unlike other big fast-food brands in Russia that are owned by franchisees, including KFC, Pizza Hut and Burger King, McDonalds owns 84% of its Russian locations. Pressure has been mounting for McDonald’s and other companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo that remain in Russia to pull out. Many corporations have ceased operations in the country in protest of the Ukraine invasion. In an open letter to employees, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempckinski said closing those stores, for now, is the right thing to do. He said: “As we move forward, McDonald’s will continue to assess the situation and determine if any additional measures are required. “At this juncture, it’s impossible to predict when we might be able to reopen our restaurants in Russia. “We are experiencing disruptions to our supply chain along with other operational impacts. “We will also closely monitor the humanitarian situation.” Most read in News VLAD'S IN SHOCK Live updates as Russians admit Putin's invasion has been a total DISASTER KILL LIST Putin’s losses mount with 9 commanders dead as Kremlin despairs at ‘clusterf***’ VLAD THE MONSTER Pic shows blood-drenched tot hit by bomb as drunk Russians shoot girl dead TAKEN OUT Putin's troops 'desert posts' after 'huge losses' as 2nd top general killed TOWER BLAZE Woman trapped 17 storeys up as fire ripped through Whitechapel tower block BOY'S COURAGE Mum's agonising decision to send son 750 miles with phone number on his arm