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McDonald’s invests in Ukraine’s future with restaurant openings and people development

When McDonald’s first began reopening its Ukrainian restaurants during the seventh month of Russia’s full-scale invasion in September 2022, the move made headlines around the world and was widely touted as a symbol of Ukraine’s wartime resilience. This trend has since gained further momentum with the opening of twenty new McDonald’s restaurants throughout Ukraine by […]

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Champagne diplomacy: creative initiative aims to raise funds and promote Ukrainian culture

Ukrainians are rightfully recognized for their remarkable fundraising skills, with enormous sums of money collected in support of the country’s defense since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Mariia Didkovska, the founder and owner of Kyiv French restaurant Citronelle, Saint Bar, and the Open Music in the City charity foundation, is responsible for what must […]

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How McDonald’s became a symbol of Ukraine’s remarkable resilience

In the eighteen months since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the watching world has frequently been amazed by Ukraine’s remarkable resilience. Ukrainians have defied the expectations of experts who predicted Kyiv would fall in a matter of days, and have instead managed to secure significant success on the battlefield while also keeping the country […]