(Total blockade & isolation of Russia) War in Ukraine: McDonald's and Coca-Cola stop sales in Russia

'Several big companies including McDonald's and Coca-Cola have temporarily stopped the sale of their products in Russia.

It's in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine in recent weeks which has resulted in more than two million people having to leave their homes and cross country borders to reach safety.

Before the announcement, there was growing pressure on social media for the companies to condemn the attacks in Ukraine and stop sales of their products in Russia. There were even calls for people to boycott McDonald's and Coca-Cola for their failure to speak out.'

- War in Ukraine: McDonald's and Coca-Cola stop sales in Russia, March 9, 2022



Context

McDonald's and Coca-Cola boycott calls grow over Russia

(Complete withdrawal from Ukraine (Crimea and the Donbas)) - UN votes to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and calls for withdrawal

(Total blockade & isolation of Russia) - 'The municipal council of Yakimanka district in the heart of Moscow .. calls for antiwar protests.'