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Volodymyr Zelensky returns to Ukraine after drumming up European support

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1 year ago

May 16, 2023

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Ukraine is gearing up to launch a counter-offensive against Russian forces

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has returned home after a whirlwind tour of Europe, drumming up support for his war-torn nation.

Zelensky visited Italy, France, Germany and the U.K., securing weapons and defence aid packages worth billions of dollars.

Britain will send hundreds of air defence missiles and armed drones to Ukraine on top of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which were announced last week.

On Monday, the Ukrainian president spoke with the U.K.’s Rishi Sunak at Chequers, near London.

During the meeting, Zelensky said it is as important for the West to send fighter jets as well as other defence systems.

The prime minister believes providing fighter jets is “not a straightforward thing”, but notes Britain will form “a key part of the coalition countries” providing that support.

Ukraine is gearing up to launch a counter-offensive against Russian forces.

Zelensky warned last week his nation will need much more weaponry before it can launch such an attack.

He also says Ukraine and the U.K. are “real partners”, with the meeting described as “warm and collegiate”.

“We are returning home with new defence packages. More new and powerful weapons for the frontline, more protection for our people from Russia,” Zelensky said.

“At all the meetings we discussed our Peace Formula, and now there is more willingness of our partners to follow the Ukraine formula.

“There is more support for our accession to the E.U., more understanding that Ukraine’s accession to NATO is inevitable.

“So, the main results of these days are: new weapons for Ukraine, respect for Ukrainians, and our victory has been brought closer.”

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days 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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2 days 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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2 days 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