LOOK: These 4 Major F&B Brands Halt Operations in Russia

From temporarily closing their stores to suspending their businesses, these major F&B brands buckle up in the united front against Russia.

Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, many major players and brands have exited the market in a move to cripple Russia's economy. These include well-known brands like McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Starbucks, who have all stopped sales effective Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

And these 4 companies all have major operations in Russia.

With Starbucks and McDonald's temporarily closing hundreds of stores, PepsiCo stopping the sale of its drinks brands, and Coca-Cola suspending its business in Russia, the bold move by these big brands in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry will undoubtedly impact the country and its citizens.