Coca-Cola, Pepsi face boycotts over Russia operations March 5, 2022 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are facing harsh criticism after news of both companies’ continued operations in Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine, Fox 4 reports. The attention led both #BoycottCocaCola and #BoycottPepsi to trend on Twitter Friday, March 4, with many swearing off products from both. Pressure to pull business from Russia comes after numerous governments and businesses implemented a cascade of economic consequences following the unprovoked attack on Ukraine that began Feb. 24. The Economist correspondent Oliver Carroll reported Friday that Ukrainian supermarkets Novus and Silpo are boycotting Coca-Cola for the time being. Reuters explains both beverage companies have around 4% revenue exposure in Russia. Pepsi also has two production plants in the country. Attorney and legal commentator Tristan Snell tweeted Friday: “Coke AND Pepsi are still doing business in Russia. I won’t buy ANY of either company’s products until they halt operations in Russia and stop supporting Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine.” Political personality Majid M. Padellan said, “Coca-Cola appears to have decided its profits are more important than the lives of Ukrainians.” The United Nations says one million Ukraine residents have fled the country. UN reports at least 227 civilians have died and at least 525 people were wounded. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo did not immediately respond to request for comment.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
