Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has alienated Russia from the rest of the world and the consequences have begun to hit home for its civilians who have been without McDonald's for the best part of a month.
Shortly after Russian troops entered Ukraine on February 24, the Golden Arches pulled down its drawbridge on the country devastating thousands of Russians.
In a statement, the American fast food giant's CEO Chris Kempczinski said: "The conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Europe has caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people.
As a System, we join the world in condemning aggression and violence and praying for peace." Naturally, when news that Big Macs were on the endangered species list got out, many Russians flew into a mad panic.
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