Can a martini stop Putin? How consumers and investors are imposing DIY sanctions on Russia
- Written by Erin O'Brien, Associate Professor, Centre for Justice, Queensland University of Technology

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has drawn swift condemnation from the United Nations, world leaders and protesters.
But the outrage doesn’t stop there. McDonald’s has just temporarily closed 850 restaurants across Russia, while Starbucks says its 100 outlets will also shut.
This follows boycotts of Russian vodka in...