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This Photo Is Old and Unrelated to McDonald’s Decision to Leave Russia

This Photo Is Old and Unrelated to McDonald’s Decision to Leave Russia

The picture dates back to January 1990 (Twitter).

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A photo of a crowded street in front of a McDonald's restaurant has gone viral on social media, with users claiming it depicts Russians waiting for their final meal before the brand leaves the country.

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#McDonalds leaving Russia.
The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and the worsening unpredictable operating environment has led McDonald's to conclude that continuing to own a business in Russia is no longer appropriate and not in line with McDonald's values. pic.twitter.com/yHwoY5QfmW

— Russia Vs World (@RussiaVsWorld_) May 16, 2022

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Russia Vs World

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