McDonald's set to reopen in Ukraine and bring 'important sense' of normality

McDonald's has announced that it plans to reopen restaurants in Ukraine, having closed them in March amid the conflict with Russia.

The US fast-food company said that after extensive consultation with Ukrainian officials, suppliers and security specialists, and in consideration of employees’ request to return to work, it had decided to institute a phased plan to reopen some restaurants in Kyiv and western Ukraine, where other businesses have safely reopened.

The company has continued to pay the salaries of more than 10,000 employees, and said that the reopening would "support a small but important sense" of normality.

"And Ukrainian officials have advised that businesses resuming operations will support the local economy and the Ukrainian people," it said.

McDonald's had 109 restaurants in Ukraine, but has not confirmed how many will reopen. It pulled out of Russia in May, after closing all 850 outlets in protest against the war in Ukraine.
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