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Starbucks quits Russian market in wake of invasion of Ukraine

Starbucks quits Russian market in wake of invasion of Ukraine — A branch of Starbucks in the Russian city of St Petersburg (Kalyeena Makortoff/PA)

Mon, 23 May, 2022 - 14:35

Associated Press Reporter

Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market.

In a memo to employees on Monday, Starbucks said it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.

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