could be the breaking point for the russian people.
McDonald's has announced it will temporarily close all restaurants and pause all operations in Russia.
The fast-food chain is hugely popular in Russia, with around 850 stores and 62,000 employees.
McDonald's had been facing growing criticism for not following many other food and drinks brands by pulling out of the country after the invasion of Ukraine.
In a statement, its CEO Chris Kempczinski says the conflict has "caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people" and "we join the world in condemning aggression and violence and praying for peace".
The Premier League has suspended its broadcast deal with Russia following the country's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
The move will take effect immediately, meaning Thursday's four matches will not be shown in the country.
The matter took only 15 minutes of a four-hour meeting of all 20 clubs in TCOTU on Tuesday to agree.
The English top flight also says it will donate £1m to support the people of Ukraine.
The TV rights for the Premier League were owned by the Rambler Group. The company was in its final year of a three-year deal to show matches in Russia.
In a separate move, the Football Association has also suspended its deal with Russia.
That means none of this month's FA Cup quarter-final matches will be shown.
The Premier League says it condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and that its clubs unanimously agreed the move.
"We call for peace and our thoughts are with all those impacted," the Premier League said in a statement.
"The £1m donation will be made to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to deliver humanitarian aid directly to those in need."
Last weekend, Premier League clubs showed solidarity with Ukraine as captains wore special armbands in Ukrainian colours, while stadium screens displayed 'Football Stands Together' in front of the country's blue and yellow flag.
It is understood there will be no repeat of the pro-Ukraine branding that took place around last weekend's games. However, clubs have been cleared to produce their own response if they wish.
The English Football League (EFL) says it has also suspended broadcast feeds of its matches in Russia.
"Echoing the views of the Premier League and other organisations around the world, the EFL remains deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict," the EFL said in a statement.
"As has been demonstrated at EFL grounds around the country, 'Football Stands Together' with the people of Ukraine and all those impacted."
Last weekend Chinese rights holders did not broadcast Premier League matches in their country, which is a close political ally of Russia.
In response to the Premier League's announcement, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said it was "absolutely the right thing to do".
He said in a statement: "We fully support the Premier League's decision to stop broadcasting matches in Russia in response to Putin's barbaric, senseless invasion of Ukraine.
"Russia cannot be allowed to legitimise its illegal war through sport and culture, and we must work together to ensure Putin remains a pariah on the international stage."
Meanwhile, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said it had received an appeal by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) against its ban from competitions.
On 28 February, Russian football clubs and national teams were suspended from all competitions "until further notice" by world football's governing body Fifa and European governing body Uefa.
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Now is the time for those middle-aged, white, gammon types who always say the youth of today are snowflakes, to stand up and be counted. They'll no doubt be enlisting en masse to give Vladimir what he's got coming.
Tonight a chartered plane of about 175 Ukrainian refugees are making there way here.
I am really hoping they can find some peace living here and try and get back to some normalcy. A Facebook group was started for those people coming here looking for work and housing etc.. just some of the stories are heartbreaking.
could be the breaking point for the russian people.
McDonald's has announced it will temporarily close all restaurants and pause all operations in Russia.
The fast-food chain is hugely popular in Russia, with around 850 stores and 62,000 employees.
McDonald's had been facing growing criticism for not following many other food and drinks brands by pulling out of the country after the invasion of Ukraine.
In a statement, its CEO Chris Kempczinski says the conflict has "caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people" and "we join the world in condemning aggression and violence and praying for peace".
