Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Putin: Russia Won't Welcome Back McDonald's with 'Red Carpet'
President Putin stated Russia will not welcome back McDonald's with special treatment, if they choose to return.
McDonald's left Russia in 2022 because of the war in Ukraine and sanctions.
Putin has asked the government to make a plan for businesses wanting to come back to Russia.
He said any return should benefit Russia.
Putin emphasized supporting Russian businesses and their interests.
Putin stated Russia would not welcome McDonald's return with special treatment.
McDonald's exited Russia in 2022 due to Western sanctions.
McDonald's operations were rebranded as Vkusno I Tochka.
Putin tasked the government with creating a framework for companies re-entering the market.
Putin assured full government support for Russian businesses.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, McDonald's, Russian businesses
- What
- Putin's remarks on the potential return of foreign companies, including McDonald's, to the Russian market
- When
- 2022 (McDonald's exit), recent (Putin's remarks)
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- To protect the interests of Russian businesses and due to Western sanctions.
- McDonald's Exit
- 2022 due to Western sanctions over Ukraine conflict
- McDonald's Rebrand
- Vkusno I Tochka
- Putin's Stance
- Not rolling out the red carpet for returning companies
- Government Task
- Develop framework for companies re-entering Russian market