American blogger Laura Loomer, who is associated with the circle of US President Donald Trump, visited the McDonald's on Lukyanivka in Kyiv damaged by Russian strikes. The blogger reported this on social media X, reports UNN.
Russia is targeting American businesses in Kyiv: the iconic McDonald's withstands repeated strikes by Russian ballistic missiles, demonstrating Russia's contempt for America. 3 days ago, Russia launched 40 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, hitting civilian areas of the Ukrainian capital and the oldest McDonald's in Ukraine, highlighting the human and symbolic losses from the war waged by Moscow
She noted that McDonald's is one of the most recognizable American brands in the world, which has become a symbol of American entrepreneurship, fast service, and consumer culture.
Its golden arches are a post-Soviet symbol of Ukraine's openness and integration into the Western world. In contrast, McDonald's no longer operates under its own name in Russia after leaving the market in 2022 amid US sanctions and widespread condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Across Ukraine, American and Western companies, as well as countless local businesses, have been damaged or destroyed by Russian strikes on cities far from the front line. Shopping malls, supermarkets, offices, and restaurants have come under crossfire from Russian ballistic missiles, drones, and glide bombs targeting civilian infrastructure
According to her, attacks on ordinary places where people gather, where families eat, students meet, and workers grab a quick bite, carry a clear signal.
Russia is not an ally of the US or the West. By striking symbols of Western presence and normal civilian life, as well as shelling American businesses, Moscow demonstrates contempt for the very idea of a prosperous, Western-oriented Ukraine. The resilience of Ukrainians remains unbroken, and that is what I noticed on the second day of my stay in Ukraine. Despite continuous attacks, the Ukrainian people are determined to continue living their lives. McDonald's in Ukraine serves burgers under a sign twisted by past explosions, and this is a daily reminder that life and businesses inspired by American models continue to exist amid the ruins and destruction caused by Russia. It is also a reminder that Russia seeks to destroy American businesses
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