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Monday August 12nd, 2024 morning edition

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the removal of restrictions on long-range strikes against Russia, emphasizing the need for a “fair response” to ongoing Russian attacks.

In his evening address on August 11, 2024, Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is meticulously tracking all locations from which Russia launches missile strikes.

Today, one of the North Korean missiles launched by the Russians, unfortunately, killed two people in the Kyiv region—a father and his four-year-old son.

Our experts… pic.twitter.com/5Pp1l6oTQ3 — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 11, 2024.

“Since the beginning of this summer, almost 2,000 strikes have been launched from the Kursk region alone against our Sumy region, including artillery, mortars, and drones,” Zelenskyy stated.

He argued that Ukrainians should have the ability to respond to such terror “as necessary to stop it.”.

Zelenskyy emphasized that removing restrictions on long-range strikes would save thousands of lives, drawing a parallel with how air defense systems protect lives. »

Celine Dion's management says singer never endorsed Trump campaign's use of song

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Pop superstar Celine Dion is pushing back against a video of her purportedly used at a campaign rally for U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

The statement says that in no way is the use authorized, and Dion does not endorse it or any similar use.

"My Heart Will Go On" was a smash hit for the Quebec singer when it was used as the theme for 1997's hit movie "Titanic.". »

USA and China tie for most gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics

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It’s the final day of the Summer Olympics and the USA and China have tied in the overall gold medal rankings from these 2024 Summer Olympics.

The Asian nation finished with 40 gold medals, and the US had 39 entering the final event – the women’s basketball gold medal game between Team USA and France.

Team USA would win that game in dramatic circumstances, leading to a tie in the gold medal standings. »

Putin Awaits U.S. Election Outcome to Decide on Ukraine War Continuation — Geopolitics Conversations

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As the war drags on, its impact has been profound on both Ukraine and Russia, reshaping their economies, societies, and political landscapes.

But beyond the immediate theater of war, a significant factor may now be shaping the future of this conflict: the outcome of the 2024 United States presidential election.

The Russian economy, already weakened by years of sanctions following the annexation of Crimea in 2014, has been further strained. »