Facing calls to ban Russian vodka at state-run liquor stores around the nation, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority today said it would no longer sell the drinks.
In a tweet, ABC said, “In the spirit of Gov. [Glenn] Youngkin’s call for decisive action in support of Ukraine, Virginia ABC is removing 7 Russian-sourced vodka brands from our store shelves. Russian-themed brands not produced in Russia like Stolichnaya and Smirnoff will not be removed.”
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