Burger King "remains open as usual in Russia," despite the fast food chain claiming at the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that it would exit the country, the BBC reported on Oct. 3.
While rival McDonald’s struck a deal last month to sell its Russian business to one of its local franchisees, Burger King’s exit is proving far more problematic.
Fighting remains heavy in eastern Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters its 100th day. In a message to Ukrainians, President Zelenskyy has said "victory will be ours."