McDonald’s reopens in war-torn Ukraine, offering taste of normality

McDonald’s in Kyiv reopened for the first time since Russia’s invasion, a sign that life was returning to normal in the capital after nearly seven months of war.

The US burger chain said in a statement earlier that “after talks with Ukrainian officials, security specialists and suppliers” it would reopen at first for delivery only.

A queue of delivery company employees formed outside one of restaurants waiting to collect orders on Tuesday.

“I think there will be a lot of excitement,” one of the delivery men said while sitting on his motorbike.

“I’m not going to rest today,” added Maksym Khadap, 19, yellow thermal backpack on his shoulders.

A customer said that he came to pick up his order from a delivery man right outside the restaurant.