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Russia set to annex Ukraine territory; West warns of new sanctions
The referendums and notion of annexations has been rejected globally, as was Russia's 2014 takeover of Crimea from Ukraine.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Biden vows to impose more 'swift and severe economic costs' on Russia for referendums Biden vows to impose more 'swift and severe economic costs' on Russia for referendums](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658033799_Joebiden.jpg)
Biden vows to impose more 'swift and severe economic costs' on Russia for referendums
US President Joe Biden vowed Friday to impose additional sanctions on Russia after Moscow announced referendums in Ukraine.
Sat Sep 24 2022
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Shocked EU vows unity after Brexit vote
A stunned European Union vowed to remain united on Friday despite Britain voting to leave, as fears grew that a "chain reaction" of further referendums could tear the bloc apart.
Fri Jun 24 2016
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Can the EU survive Brexit?
"Brexit" may lead to other countries holding referendums, a far looser union, and possibly even the disintegration of a grouping set up 60 years ago to bring security and prosperity after World War II
Fri Jun 24 2016
![EU referendums: Europeans sometimes say 'No' EU referendums: Europeans sometimes say 'No'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41466731274_EUReferendum.jpg)
EU referendums: Europeans sometimes say 'No'
National referendums over the past 44 years have often determined the direction taken by the EU, whether by admitting new members, expanding its powers via treaty changes, or embarking on new projects
Fri Jun 24 2016