and as for western sanctions and global brands leaving russia, we are very tough people you can t scare us. then the very first mcdonald s restaurant opened right here 32 years ago, that was a hugely powerful symbol, a symbol of russia embracing western culture, western ideas, western food. what s happening here today with the departure of mcdonald s and its russian replacement, that s a symbol too, but a symbol of how russia and the west are now moving apart. over in the kremlin, no burgers but a hefty serving of patriotism. at a ceremony vladimir putin called on russians to devote themselves to the motherland, but he will know that western sanctions are having an impact. here s one example. russian tv reports that due to sanctions russian car makers can t import key components, so the new lada s being made without any airbags or an anti lock braking system. taxi driver nikita thinks the russian economy is in for a bumpy ride. the prices in roubles, they became ridiculou
hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. a group of 20 senators from both sides of the us political divide has announced proposals for limited measures aimed at curbing gun violence, following devastating mass shootings in texas and new york. ten republican senators have backed the legislation potentially enough to overcome the republican filibuster in the us senate that has blocked previous agreements on gun control. let s look in more detail at what s in the guns proposal. the framework agreement includes support for state red flag laws where guns could be kept from those who might pose a danger. also included , tougher background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21. there would also be measures to prevent what s known as straw purchases, where people buy guns for others who are restricted from purchasing them but not included are measures democrats and president joe biden had advocated such as raising the age for buying semiautomatic ri
gone are the golden arches. the logo now is two french fries and a burger. the new owner is siberian tycoon alexander govor. translation: there ll be no more big macs or mcflurries here. - it s a pity because they were the most popular items, but we ve told our experts to find replacements that are just as good or even better. the customers we spoke to were lovin it. russians can do fast food just as well , he tells me. and as for western sanctions and global brands leaving russia, we are very tough people you can t scare us. then the very first mcdonald s restaurant opened right here 32 years ago, that was a hugely powerful symbol, a symbol of russia embracing western culture, western ideas, western food. what s happening here today with the departure of mcdonald s
not any more. the us fast food giant has left russia in protest at the invasion of ukraine. and it sold all its restaurants here more than 800 to a local company. gone are the golden arches. the logo now is two french fries and a burger. the new owner is siberian tycoon alexander govor. translation: there ll be no more big macs or mcflurries here. - it s a pity because they were the most popular items, but we told our experts to find replacements that are just as good or even better. the customers we spoke to were lovin it. russians can do fast food just as well , he tells me. as well , he tells me.