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Ukraine: President Calms Hostage-Taker by Promoting Joaquin Phoenix Movie

A bizarre hostage standoff in Ukraine ended after 11 hours on Tuesday night when the “unstable” and heavily-armed suspect surrendered, in part because one of his demands was met: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to post a video message recommending viewers watch a 2005 movie about animal rights narrated by Joker star Joaquin Phoenix.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to media on October 10, 2019

Lena Dunham: ‘I Do Believe Joaquin Phoenix Made Me Vegan’

It must’ve been the coffee creamer. Or the thought of artificial cow insemination. Because after years of openly struggling with her weight (and health) and a seemingly self-imposed sabbatical from political lectures after backing Hillary Clinton in ’16, actress Lena Dunham announced to the world that it was Joaquin Phoenix’s unhinged Oscars tirade on the environment that has made her want to become vegan.

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