McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Starbucks suspend Russia operations on March 8, 2022
OCCURRED Mar 8 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:20:04.396Zfact_v5lp4efv5p
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Multiple reputable sources, including NBC News and The Guardian (via The National Policy), confirm that on 8 March 2022 McDonald's, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Starbucks announced suspension of operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The sources agree on the date and the companies involved, with no credible contradictions. The claim is therefore verified.
On 8 March 2022, McDonald's announced it would temporarily close its more than 800 restaurants in Russia, condemning the invasion of Ukraine. Within hours, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Starbucks also announced suspension of business activities in Russia, with PepsiCo halting sales of its beverage brands and advertising. The moves followed widespread international pressure on Western companies to sever ties with Russia.
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SOURCES (3)
- [1]McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Starbucks bow to pressure and shutter ...NBC News · www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mcdonalds-bows-pressure-shutters-800-eateries-russia-rcna19183
- [2]McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Pepsi suspend Russian operationsThe National Policy · thenationalpolicy.com/mcdonalds-starbucks-coca-cola-and-pepsi-suspend-russian-operations/
- [3]McDonald's, Starbucks, PepsiCo Coca-Cola Halted their Business in RussiaSMEStreet · smestreet.in/global/mcdonalds-starbucks-pepsico-coca-cola-halted-their-business-in-russia/
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