Empty spot where Russian vodka was once stocked at Jacob Liquor Exchange in Wichita, Kansas. WICHITA, Kan. - One Kansas liquor store is standing in solidary with Ukraine after it took all Russian vodkas off its shelves Friday, and they hope to inspire others to take a similar stand.
After news broke on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Jacob Liquor Exchange located in Wichita, decided to pull the more than 100 bottles of Russian vodkas and keep them in storage in the event someone specifically asked for one of them, FOX 4 KC reported. "This is obviously a small sanction but it could make ripples and we wanted to show that we are not supporting what’s going on," Jamie Stratton, Jacob Liquor Exchange partner and wine director, told FOX TV Stations. "I’m trying to stand with Ukraine by not standing behind Russian products." Stratton said they’ve replaced the Russian vodkas with Ukrainian vodka. "This vodka, in particular, I would urge people.
This is Khor vodka from the Ukraine. If you want to buy some vodka, don’t buy Russian, buy Ukrainian," Stratton said. Each Jacob Liquor store is independently owned and Stratton told FOX 4 his actions and opinions are his alone.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has continued to intensify, with new explosions being heard in the capital of Kyiv in the last few moments.