Starbucks is expected to leave Russia after 15 years amid the war in Ukraine. The company has around 130 locations that have been shut down since the Russian invasion, and are going to pay the employees for six months to help with their transition.
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Now that Starbucks is out, the Russian economy can finally recover. I've seen their prices, it can cause a recession.
russia will be happy with less trash
I hate coffee.
Ukranian people WILL NEVER GIVE UP SLAVA UKRAINE destroy all russian troops and sink all Russian ships
Russians will plagiarize everything about Starbucks, complete with a knock-off logo. No more franchise fees.
Good, it’s overpriced rubbish anyway
Without Starbucksi there will be an epidemic of caffeine withdrawal
Oh No! A major blow to Russia! And all all Russia can do are minor inconveniences, like shutting of gas to much of Europe and causing food crisis by blocking Ukraine wheat exports. We sure have Putin by the short hairs!
Most significant contribution to American war efforts.
Coffee Roaster Who Always Burns Their Beans Leaves Russia
McDonalds leaving is probably the healthiest thing that has happened to Russian citizens in decades.
It seems to me that sanchions are being placed in dribs and drabs and Russia might win before sanchions have the desired effect. Full sanchions should have been put in place as soon as Russia invaded. Russia is being given time to counter the sanchions. What good will sanchions do if Russia wins? Even if the war ends and sanchions are eventually lifted, Russia will certainly be allowed to keep some territory in Ukraine, unless Ukrainians physically drive them out. Diplomacy may end the war, but Russia will come out better in territory than before the war.
Overpriced coffee, how is Russia going to survive?
Very smart move. Employees are losing their jobs, revenue is going down, stocks are falling, but at least they have achieved a 'moral' victory
F#ck Starbucks.
Starbucks what took you so long
What does Russia care about all of these junk shops. They will be healthier for them being gone.
McDonald's, Starbucks. Nothing but net!
big mistake
how dare they pay the russian employees the hateful people supporting putin shame starbucks I thought they already left if Americans had any sense left they would boycott starbucks
That's more good news. All companies should pull out of Russia and leave Russia to themselves. The Russian government are a bunch of stupid crazy barbarians who do not know how to behave in a civilised way. It is sad that the decent and honest Russian population has got to suffer for it's dictators criminal stupidity.
Just rename the chain USSRbucks.
Or StarRoubles. 😂 😂 lol.
Looking on the bright side, The coffee can't get worse. And it will still be overpriced for what it is in roubles. 😂 Lol.
Lmao american racism is hilarious and disgusting at the same time 🤣🤣
Russia trying to be a part of the greater economy is not working out very well. However, Putin's desire to return to "the good old days" is. McBorscht, anyone?
Yet another example of how the West does not understand Russia or its culture.
Thank God, now they will have white teeth.
We'll Russia still have kfc, subway, burger king and Baskin-Robbins
We are supposed to be punishing Russia not doing them favours
When Starbucks leave, they will just rename it StarVlad.
Geez transition.Hope they see the light on Putin's stupid actions.
WHO CRES !! 🙄
This will surely bring Putin to his knees
Oh… starbucks! Now russia will certainly withdraw and let Ukraine live.
Why are people fighting in Ukraine when Putin is in Russia? STOP THE WAR.
Why do Americans shoot 44 other Americans each day? PUT THE GUNS DOWN.
Why are Trump's trials taking so long? JAIL TRUMP.
Why does America ignore 1,029,014 Covid deaths? WEAR MASKS & VACCINATE.
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SovietBucks is now opening!
This just makes Russia stronger. McDonald's and Starbucks is not a good thing.
Lol what a tragedy to lose overpriced coffee and overpriced crappy junk food
First McDonald's now Starbucks. Crap.
My thoughts and prayers go to the Russian people who are losing their jobs.
Well one good thing about it. they wont be overcharged for crap coffee
First McDonald's leaves,now Starbucks.I was under the impression we were going to punish Russia
Stalinbucks coming soon..
Where on Earth are Russians going to find a $5 coffee now?!
WHY THE F… do these companies keep paying the employees? How are you going to put economic sanctions on a killer country?
Please give Ukraine weapons to defend the south. If Russia gets the entire coast line then prices of wheat and grain will be terrible for years. Other than the fact Ukraine gave up it's nukes and they haven't done anything to provoke such a war from Russia who looks to expand to the old Soviet Union borders.
Good move Americans, this will hurt them alot.. should have tried this in Afghanistan… people will starve to death without McDonald's and Starbucks
Who cares?
Good! Russians don't seem to be woken up enough with all the tens of thousands murdered in just the first month.
Starbucks is a sophisticated McDonalds. They are feeding you caffeine and sugar and high fructose corn syrup. All addictive. You might also want to look into the history and ownership. Boycott Starbucks. Peace.