Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted many consumers to start boycotting Russian products. In spirits, Stoli Group’s Russian connections – which trace back to its foundation by Yuri Sheffler as Soyuzplodimport in 1997 – have pulled the company generally, and its namesake vodka brand specifically, into the spotlight. Yesterday, Just Drinks caught up with CEO Damian McKinney to discuss recent developments.
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