ALDI and Coles are the latest companies to boycott Russian liquor. More are set to follow

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Australian brands, including Aldi and Coles, are joining a global movement to boycott Russian liquor products amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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"The withdrawal will be executed across our store network in the coming days," the spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday.New images appear to show Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv as Ukraine calls for no-fly zone But corporate-owned liquor stores would cease stocking Russian-made products, a Metcash spokesperson said.

"These acts are symbolic and important. Every possible signal needs to be sent to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin and the Russian leadership that the world condemns what the Russian Federation is doing," Mr Romaniw said. The AFUO's position statement calls for world leaders to impose tougher financial sanctions against Russia, targeting, among other things, all state-owned enterprises and foreign investment.It also wants an internationally-enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine, more action to isolate Russia diplomatically, for NATO forces to be deployed to Ukraine, and increased financial and humanitarian aid.

 

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