Coverage dated February 25, 2022 to February 28, 2022

Some are asking for a boycott of Russian made products, like vodka, as show of solidarity with Ukraine

Headline from The Columbian, on the newest of 2 developments

Spokane — A bottle-shaped symbol of Ukrainian support has emerged in multiple states: vodka.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Feb 26, 2022
Bars, liquor stores pull Russian-brand vodka
Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·
Feb 28, 2022Newest
Some are asking for a boycott of Russian made products, like vodka, as show of solidarity with Ukraine
Headline from The Columbian ·

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71 articles, oldest first.

Washington Examiner
Local businesses clear shelves of Russian vodka in protest of invasion (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Owners of a tavern and liquor store in the United States have opted out of using Russian vodka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Fox News
Russian vodka pulled from shelves in US, Canada bars, liquor stores: ‘Every small thing makes a difference’ (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Liquor stores across the U.S. and Canada have started throwing out their stocks of Russian vodka in protest of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to reports.
KOB 4
Potent protest: Bars drop Russian vodka, promote Ukraine's (opens KOB 4)
Published Feb 25, 2022
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
Some bars and liquor stores think they’ve found a potent way to punish Russia for invading Ukraine: They’re pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead.
Digital Journal
Russian vodka pulled from Canadian and U.S. bars and liquor stores in response to Ukraine invasion (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
In protest over the invasion of Ukraine, US and Canadian liquor stores have pulled Russian vodka.
Newsweek
Ukraine invasion prompts bars, liquor stores to stop selling Russian vodka (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
"It's a small statement on behalf of this local bar here. It's what I can do," one owner said.
Winona Daily News
US bars are dropping Russian vodka, promoting Ukrainian brands instead (opens Winona Daily News)
Published Feb 26, 2022
Winona Daily News's feed description
Some bars and liquor stores think they've found a potent way to punish Russia for invading Ukraine: They're pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead.
Breitbart News
Politicians Call for Removal of Russian Vodka, Spirits from Stores (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 26, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Politicians are calling for the removal of Russian products, including vodka, from store shelves following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
KGW Portland
Some bars and even state governors are pouring Russian vodka down the drain (opens KGW Portland)
Published Feb 26, 2022
KGW Portland's feed description
Instead, many bars and liquor stores are promoting Ukrainian brands.
CNN
States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here's why that won't work (opens CNN)
Published Feb 26, 2022
CNN's feed description
Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash against the country's invasion of Ukraine.
New York Times
Putin’s critics call for boycotts of Russian vodka. (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 26, 2022
New York Times's feed description
The governors of New Hampshire and Ohio announced measures aimed halting the sales of Russian-made and Russian-branded spirits.
The Times of Israel
In North America, bar owners replace Russian vodka with Ukrainian (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Feb 26, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Purveyors of liquor in the US and Canada drop popular Soviet brands like Stolichnaya in favor of Ukrainian ones; 'I thought I would put on sanctions as well,' one bar owner says
Washington Times
Governors in Ohio, Utah yank Russian-made vodka from liquor stores (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 26, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Two Republican governors have asked their states to pull Russian vodka from shelves in solidarity with Ukraine.
NBC New York
Potent Protest: Bars Drop Russian Vodka, Promotes Ukraine's (opens NBC New York)
Published Feb 26, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
Some bars and liquor stores think they’ve found a potent way to punish Russia for invading Ukraine: They’re pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead.
FOX 5 New York
Bars drop Russian vodka, promote Ukraine's (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Feb 26, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Some bars and liquor stores think they’ve found a potent way to punish Russia for invading Ukraine: They’re pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead.
Governing
States and Cities Impose Boycotts Against Russian Goods (opens Governing)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Governing's feed description
States that oversee liquor sales directly are getting rid of vodka, while a number of governors and local officials are looking to end investment or break off ties with Russia.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Bars, liquor stores pull Russian-brand vodka (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
Some bars and liquor stores have taken an action to stand against Russia for invading Ukraine: They're pulling Russian vodka off their shelves and promoting Ukrainian brands instead.
NBC News
On the rocks: Governors ban Russian vodka sales in state liquor stores (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 27, 2022
NBC News's feed description
While the symbolic gesture will not have extreme economic ramifications, it is meant to send a message of support to the Ukrainian people.
BizPac Review
US retailers pulling Russian vodka from shelves; TX Gov. Abbott goes even further in support of Ukraine (opens BizPac Review)
Published Feb 27, 2022
BizPac Review's feed description
Governors and retailers demand boycott of Russian liquor to "stand with Ukraine." TX Gov pushes harder; renews call for energy independence.
The Buffalo News
Buffalo-area liquor stores pull Russian vodka as protests mount in support of Ukraine (opens The Buffalo News)
Published Feb 27, 2022
The Buffalo News's feed description
Premier Wine & Spirits and Georgetown Liquors are pulling Russian vodkas, while Global Wine & Spirits is emphasizing its Ukrainian-made products.
Forbes
West Virginia Is Latest State To Boycott Russian Vodka—A Symbolic Gesture With Little Economic Effect (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Forbes's feed description
States are responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by pulling Russian vodka from shelves—however, Russian-made vodka accounts for just 1.3% of U.S. vodka imports, making the gesture mostly symbolic.
The Hill
Several states restrict Russian vodka sales in solidarity with Ukraine (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 27, 2022
The Hill's feed description
Several U.S. states have moved to remove Russian vodka from bars and store shelves as Moscow continues its full-scale military assault on Ukraine.
NPR
Boycotts of Russian products and groups spread, but the effects may be limited (opens NPR)
Published Feb 27, 2022
NPR's feed description
Russian vodka is being pulled from many shelves and the country's soccer team may find few willing opponents in the near term. But for the most part, experts say, the protests are largely symbolic.
The Columbian
Some are asking for a boycott of Russian made products, like vodka, as show of solidarity with Ukraine (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 28, 2022
The Columbian's feed description
Spokane — A bottle-shaped symbol of Ukrainian support has emerged in multiple states: vodka.
FOX Business
Boycotting Russian vodka? Many popular brands are produced elsewhere (opens FOX Business)
Published Feb 28, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
In an effort to support Ukraine, Total Wine and More, which operates 229 stores across 27 states, announced on social media it "removed all Russian-made products from our shelves."
Forbes
Boycotting Russian Vodka? Buy These Oregon-Made Spirits Instead (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Oregon is the most recent state to pull Russian vodkas from store shelves in a sign of solidarity with embattled Ukraine.

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