Calls for consumers to boycott McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Pepsi have grown as the companies continue to trade in Russia. Apple, Nike and Netflix are among the global brands that have suspended business in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.
The hashtags #BoycottMcDonalds, #BoycottCocaCola and #BoycottPepsi were trending on Twitter over the weekend as the three companies remained largely silent on the crisis in eastern Europe. Political pressure is building for companies to halt Russian operations as the war in Ukraine enters its twelfth day.
The Coca-Cola Company announced last week it was donating €1.55m (£1.28m) to aid charities in Ukraine and surrounding countries but did not mention its business in Russia, adding it would continue to "monitor the situation closely". McDonald's Corporation and PepsiCo have not released statements on the war. All three firms have been approached for comment.
