FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Some companies and corporations in South Florida are showing support for Ukraine as they remove Russian-made products from their shelves.
Total Wine & More took to social media to share that they will no longer sell any Russian-made products.
Several signs were attached to their shelves where they had alcohol made in other countries on display.
7News spoke with some customers on Tuesday who said they support the move.
“I think it’s great,” said Elizabeth Jackson. “I think it’s 100% great because I support Ukraine and democracy.”
“I would just boycott everything coming from Russia,” said Scott Demayo. “I think they’re just, they’re total invaders, you know, in Ukraine. I wouldn’t buy anything from Russia. If our gas went up $1, then so be it.”
Southeastern Grocers owns several grocery stores, including Winn Dixie, and has pledged to donate 100% of the proceeds made from Ukrainian vodka toward the cause.
Gulf Liquors in Miami Beach has been open nearly 25 years. They’ve served tourists from all over the world, and you won’t find Russian vodka here either.
“In support to the Ukraine people, we’re supporting by taking off all the Russian vodka off the shelves, so we will no longer be carrying Russian vodka, period,” said Jorge Zubigaray.
It might seem like a small gesture in the midst of a crisis, but for a country under invasion, every effort is likely welcome.
“Putin could be crushed financially, and that’s the way to break their backs, like Reagan did in the ’80s,” said Demayo.
At least 11 states are pulling Russian-made vodka from their shelves.
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