300 big brands ditch Russia; McDonald's, Coke, PepsiCo, Starbucks exit

• McDonald’s Corp., Coca-Cola Co. and Starbucks Corp. are temporarily halting business operations in Russia amid an intensifying backlash since the invasion of Ukraine started nearly two weeks ago. The companies are joining a lengthening list of businesses that are cutting ties with the country or suspending business. Some companies made a point of simultaneously denouncing the Russian invasion of Ukraine while stressing they don’t want to neglect the basic needs of consumers in Russia because of the actions of their government. Watch the full video for more.