The companies had been under pressure to take a stronger stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Starbucks and McDonald’s are the latest big international companies pausing business in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.
McDonald’s was the first to announce its plans Monday, saying it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia but will keep paying its 62,000 employees there. Starbucks and Coca-Cola made similar announcements soon after.
“The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it is suspending its business in Russia,” reads a short update on Coca-Cola’s website. “Our hearts are with the people who are enduring unconscionable effects
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