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Thirteen Hostages In Ukraine Released After President Agrees To Promote Joaquin Phoenix-Narrated Doc

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Hostages in Ukraine have been released safely after kidnapper’s demand involving a Joaquin Phoenix was met. According to Deadline, the suspect was armed with guns and a grenade when he took over a bus.

After a 12-house standoff with police, the hostage-taker let the patrons go when the President of Ukraine agreed to promote the 2005 documentary “Earthlings” which is narrated by the Oscar winner.

President Volodymyr Zelensky obliged and posted a six-second clip on Facebook that encouraged, “Everybody watch the 2005 documentary ‘Earthlings.’” He later deleted the post.

The 44-year-old suspect was later arrested. RELATED: Joaquin Phoenix Attends Vigil Honouring Canadian Animal Rights Activist Who Died Giving Water To Pigs Outside

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