several multinationals abandon their activities in Russia

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R. Miri, L. Lacroix, L. Fuerstein, S. Agrabi, G. Liaboeuf, F. Fontaine – France 3

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In the aftermath of the embargo on hydrocarbons decided by the White House, the Kremlin denounces the economic war waged by the United States. McDonald’s, Starbucks and others are closing their doors in Russia.

Russians savor their last bites at McDonald’s, before it disappears from the market Russia. The American fast food brand will close the doors of its 850 stores in the country. Faced with this announcement, the restaurants are stormed by customers, resigned. “It’s sad, but it doesn’t matter, we will survive without McDonald’s“, declares a woman.

The American giant employs 62,000 people in Russia. In a statement, the fast food ensures that the wages of its employees will be maintained. Other large companies are following the movement in support of Ukraine, like Starbucks. In general, the signs lowering the curtain are European, or American. The Swedish giant, Ikea, has also decided to close its doors. Commercial arteries are already almost empty in Russia.


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