Lorenzo Bagnato

The referenda in the four occupied regions of Ukraine ended yesterday. As predicted, the results favor annexation by Russia in a clearly coerced vote.

Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 started leaking gas into the Baltic Sea. It is not clear whether this unprecedented event is a malfunction or a man-made sabotage.

Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the far-right party in Italy, obtained a landslide victory at yesterday’s general elections. This, however, is just the results of years of political instability.

Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party comes up on top with her 26% at the general elections. The European Union fears that another conservative government will disrupt unity.

For the final announcement of the year, Apple might introduce a new line of their main computers: the Mac Pro and Macbook. Both will se an improvement in design and performances.

A few hours ago, the occupied regions of Ukraine have been called to vote for their annexation to Russia in several referendums. What this might entail scares many western powers.

Turkey’s Central Bank decided on Thursday to cut again on interest rates. Inflation in the Middle Eastern country is at 80%, and this move will likely make it even worse.

On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve raised the interest rate for the third consecutive time. While many think it’s the right decision, a recession could probably be looming.

Once again, the actions of Russia are felt all around the world, starting from big changes in global stock markets. The Dollar comes out on top, experiencing its highest rate since 2002.

Vladimir Putin has decided: Russia will commit for the long war. As many Russians flee their country to avoid the draft, 300.000 new conscripts have been called to arms.