date:Apr 07, 2014
ave the region is likely to be seen as emblematic of the rift in Western-Russian relations, now at their lowest ebb since the end of the Cold War.
Due to operational reasons beyond our control, McDonald's has taken the decision to temporarily close our three restaurants in Simferopol, Sevastopol and Yalta, a spokeswoman said.
The Crimean outlets are not franchises, but owned and operated by McDonald's itself.
The closures follow Geneva-based Universal Postal Deutsche Post's (DPWGn.DE) announc