St. Paul Russian Restaurant Speaks Out Against Ukraine Invasion

ST. PAUL, MN — Moscow On The Hill, an award-winning, Russian-themed restaurant located in St. Paul's Cathedral Hill neighborhood is speaking out after it received negative publicity referencing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A user named "I G" left a one-star Google review for Moscow On The Hill recently, telling the restaurant to "stop the war," according to a screenshot from Patrick Stephenson.

"We stand with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters and firmly reject Russia's aggression against Ukraine," the restaurant responded.

"Having immigrated to the United States to escape Russian oppression almost 30 years ago, our hearts are heavy as we watch the Russia-Ukraine Conflict unfold. Please keep your Ukrainian-American and Russian-American neighbors in mind during this very tough time — many of whom have family back in Russia and Ukraine. And let us all hope for a quick and safe resolution to the situation abroad."

The restaurant posted the same message, along with a Ukrainian flag, to its Facebook page.

Outraged over the invasion of Ukraine has inspired Americans and others in the West to boycott and cut ties with Russian brands and products, even if it has no impact on the war.

In Newark, New Jersey, the City Council voted to suspend the license for two Russian-based gas stations. The stations were run by Americans, however, and their gas comes from a local refinery

Reporting from the Associated Press was used in this story.