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Russia slapped with sanctions over Ukraine annexation

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2 years ago

September 30, 2022

Vladimir Putin will sign a formal annexation of four more areas of Ukraine. It comes after self-styled referendums were held in Luhansk and Donetsk in the east, and in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in the south

The move has been condemned by Ukraine and the West as a sham, with Russian-backed officials claiming that the exercise secured almost total popular support.

It’s the latest development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine – as Putin uses a similar playbook to his annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Since then, tensions have remained high, with both sides regularly exchanging fire.

Putin has shown no signs of backing down. But neither is Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Presidentsays the “pseudo-referendums” are worthless and don’t change reality.

No independent monitoring of the Russian process took place.

The US says it will impose sanctions on Russia because of the staged referendums, while EU member states are considering an eighth round of measures, including sanctions on anyone involved in the votes.

Russia does not fully control any of the four regions it has decided to annex. Although most of Luhansk remains in Russian hands, Moscow only controls 60% of Donetsk.

The move is likely to deepen the divide between Russia and the West.

Seven months after Russian forces invaded Ukraine from the north, east and south, war is still raging on front lines in all four areas.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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3 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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8 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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14 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending