McDonald's, Coca Cola and KFC slammed as they continue to operate in Russia despite invasion

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McDonald's and a number of other large western firms have been slammed as they continue to operate in Russia. Burger King, KFC, Pepsi and Coca Cola were also among those still making money as normal despite Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.Labour MP Chris Bryant accused the business giants of "losing their moral compass", The Mirror reports.Apple and Visa are reported to have paused trade in Russia.The public backlash against wealthy western firms still trading in Russia is growing as they have faced further demands to pull out.While some big names have suspended activities, others such as McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Starbucks continue to operate in the country, despite the invasion of Ukraine.Calls to boycott those firms grew, in a bid to further isolate Vladimir Putin over his barbaric shelling of innocent civilians as his forces sweep through the land.Labour MP Chris Bryant said it was “appalling” that the firms “won’t do the right thing”.

He added: “Some of these multinationals have lost their moral compass.”Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey added: “Too many Western companies seem to think it’s ­business as usual despite Putin’s horrific invasion of Ukraine.“Apple, Visa, Netflix and others have bravely led the way by pulling out of Russia.

I hope others will now follow. It’s time to cut Putin’s rogue regime off for good.”Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was asked on March 7 if she backed the idea of “Pepsi, McDonald’s and Coke withdrawing from Russia” and she replied: “Yes.”McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Starbucks and KFC owner Yum Brands were approached but have not responded.