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Ukraine war: Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[–] Tankiedesantski@hexbear.net 50 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I remember when the sanctions started and Western fast food, media, and social media were all pulling out. Someome quipped "oh no, Russians will be the healthiest and happiest people on the planet. How awful."

[–] Flaps@hexbear.net 39 points 2 years ago

Mfw when no pizza hut gorby-sad

[–] boredtortoise@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Then they just kept the same fast food joints but changed the names after the franchise exits