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Calls grow to boycott Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo as major firms stay in RussiaDozens of big corporations including Apple and Netflix have halted operations in the country in the 10 days since President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine.But, while many firms have taken a stand, several food and drink companies have stayed silent and refused to cut ties with Russia.Major players including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are now coming under increasing pressure from both political figures and social media users to pull their business from the country.A spokesperson for Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company – the bottling company that has exclusive rights to distributing its products in Russia and other countries – allegedly told the outlet that “all operational, production, and logistics facilities of Coca-Cola in Russia are working”.“We are fully responsible to partners, society, and thousands of our employees in Russia. Our top priority is the safety of our employees,” the spokesperson reportedly said.The Coca-Cola Company has not denied the statement.
Lynda Baron: Open All Hours and Come Outside actress dies aged 82Actress Lynda Baron, best known for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in BBC TV sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82.
Albania renames street in Tirana as Free UkraineAlbania will rename a street in its capital, Tirana, where the Russian and Ukrainian embassies are located as Free Ukraine to honour Ukraine’s resistance to war, the mayor said on Sunday.Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj told Reuters... the new name would be a reminder for the Russian embassy staff. “The Russians will have to work, live and get their mail on a Free Ukraine street address.”