Impose sanctions on Russia? Well, no more beef pattie w/ fries to go in Moskava. Russian health officials closed down 4 McDonald's franchises in the country last week to counter US sanctions against Russian banks and individuals. "We'll hit 'em where it hurts", seems to be the operative phrase in the Kremlin. No doubt the PR firm handling the Kremlin( a US firm) gave a little advice to the Putin machine. Mention McDonalds, get free publicity!
How many burgers fly out of those restaurants in MOscow? 200/day? 500/day? Does anybody care? Does Putin now have to send to Minsk for a McDonalds? or London? How would a Russian know unhealthy conditions in a burger joint? Beet skins on the floor? Empty vodka bottles among the wrappers in the trash?
I guess it is better than shipping home a piano player or a ballet dancer or some other cultural exchanger. Mad Vlad is definitely dancing to a different drummer these days. One would think after all these years, he'd be getting a little tired of his own act. Not so. He's RUSSIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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