Starbucks to exit Russia after 15 years, workers to get 6-month salaries

Starbucks on Monday announced that it will exit the Russian market after nearly 15 years. The company, which has 130 licensed stores in Russia, had earlier suspended all business activity in the country following the invasion of Ukraine. Starbucks has said that it will continue to support the 2,000 workers it employs in Russia, including paying them for six months.