It is noted that pre-tax expenses related to the sale of business in Russia amounted to $1.2 billion for the quarter and $1.3 billion for the six months.

The company's total profit in the second quarter decreased by 3%, to $5.72 billion, compared with the same period last year.

In March, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempchinski announced that the corporation would temporarily close all of its 850 fast food restaurants in Russia.

On May 16, McDonald's announced its withdrawal from the Russian market and the beginning of the sale of its business in Russia.