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Qatar tribune Agencies China’s retaliatory export controls could take a toll on the growing US clean energy sector and its defense industry, analysts say, as a trade tussle escalates between the world’s two biggest economies. Beijing announced this week it would ban exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the United States, targeting materials used for everything from semiconductors to solar cells. China also tightened restrictions on graphite, which is key to the electric vehicle industry. The moves, which Beijing said were to safeguard national security, swiftly followed Washington’s own curbs to hobble China’s ability to make advanced computer chips. While trade tensions have been simmering, US President-elect Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House in January is likely to ratchet up the temperature on trade - with the Republican already vowing sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. Analysts say it would take time to assess the impact of the new Chinese curbs on US industries, though any immediate hit should be limited. Some see Beijing’s moves as symbolic for now, even as ramifications depend on how China enforces the new rules. “This certainly could drive up costs,” said Arun Seraphin of the National Defense Industrial Association. “It could create situations where you can’t produce what you need.” “It’s certainly going to drive a lot of uncertainty for companies who want to plan out their supply chain,” he told AFP. China is a major producer of the three metals in question. In August, it unveiled export controls on some antimony products and since then, shipments have plunged. Restrictions announced in 2023 on gallium and germanium also hit exports to the United States. “Gallium, germanium, and antimony are vital inputs for defense technologies,” said Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in a recent analysis. Gallium and germanium are increasingly preferred over traditional silicon for high-performance chips used in defense applications, CSIS added. It noted these materials have properties that boost device performance, speed, and energy efficiency. Antimony is used in fireproofing and has defense-related uses, too. While China is investing in munitions and buying high-end weapons systems more rapidly than the United States, the US industrial base lacks capacity to meet defense tech production needs, the report warned. “Bans on vital mineral inputs will only further allow China to outpace the United States in building these capabilities,” it said. The US Geological Survey estimates that if China’s net exports of gallium and germanium were completely restricted simultaneously, US GDP could decrease by $3.4 billion. Besides defense, gallium-based semiconductors are used in radio frequency electronics, LEDs for lighting and high-efficiency solar cells, the US Geological Survey noted. Although gasoline vehicles do not call for graphite, electric vehicles require an average of 136 pounds of the material, CSIS said. This could prove dicey for the United States, which has spurred billions in private sector investments for its domestic EV supply chain through subsidies via the Inflation Reduction Act. The act is a package of energy transition policy and social reforms under President Joe Biden. Seraphin told AFP that although Washington also pushed to attract investment and build up US semiconductor manufacturing capacity through the CHIPS and Science Act, these efforts do not yet target components such as germanium. Copy 09/12/2024 10Stock market today: Dow closes at record, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Wall Street notches strong weekly gains
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The annual Northeast Epidemiology Conference , hosted in November by the New Jersey Department of Health, was a gathering of state epidemiologists and public health professionals from nine states and New York City. The conference occurred two days after the national election. Many present were worried about ongoing funding for public health. All of the programs have state funding, but, on average, 80% of state and local public health funding comes from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Besides personnel, this funding also supports systems to track illness and identify outbreaks. The group shared information on outbreak investigations and strategies to limit infectious and chronic diseases. Among outbreaks investigated this year were toxoplasmosis parasitic illness acquired at venison dinners in New York State; rising hospitalizations for leptospirosis in New York City, likely linked to rat urine; and eastern equine encephalitis , a mosquito-borne virus appearing in most northeastern and New England states. All states are bracing for possible bird flu in cows, with Massachusetts having established a monthly survey system for all of its dairy farms. The young, bright, enthusiastic professionals at the conference are part of our “invisible shield” of protection. Pathogens do not care about political party affiliation or race and ethnicity. While some neighborhoods are more protected than others from some pathogens, no place is fully safe. Parasites and viruses can become “tiny terrorists,” threatening our health and survival. Epidemiologists track their location, pattern of attack, and find ways to eliminate or reduce the source of the threat. This summer, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee released a Fiscal 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill proposing substantial cuts to public health funding for personnel, training, testing and research. The bill, H.R. 9029, has not yet been acted on by the full House. Ongoing support for these services is essential for our health and is a bipartisan concern. Whatever your political perspective, I urge you to contact your representatives in Washington, urging support for public health. Pauline Thomas, M.D. Note: The writer is a professor and the director of the Training Program in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Rutgers Health-New Jersey Medical School. The ‘Big Lie’ gets new life The so-called “Big Lie” that Donald Trump won the 2020 election — now in multiple variations — is back in our public life with a new vengeance. Although some people may dismiss them as “just talk” that won’t be acted upon, the lie and its derivatives have real consequences for people and institutions that are targeted: Individuals can be hounded, hurt financially, or even killed, as on Jan. 6, 2021. As everyone now sees, Trump’s claim that he “knew nothing” about the alleged far-right blueprint for his second term, Project 2025, looks to be false. The president-elect just designated Russell Vought, a major Project 2025 co-author, as director of his Office of Management and Budget. Trump’s current nominee for attorney general, Pam Biondi, has actively supported the original election lie that led to the Jan. 6 insurrection. And, Trump’s billionaire supporter, Elon Musk, is targeting retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the patriot who blew the whistle on Trump’s attempt to shake down the Ukrainian president for political gain. Musk has called Vindman guilty of treason, which, under U.S. law, can be punishable by death. The national media, unfortunately, continues to do a poor job by simply reporting untrue statements, thus accepting them at face value, and leaving the public to make up their minds. However, we cannot function as a democracy if we accept our public arena as an environment for lies and self-serving manipulation, with no commitment to the greater good. This stokes cynicism, confusion, and passivity from citizens. We’ve seen such behavior in nations which were, and are, under authoritarian leaders. It’s not a future that any of us should want for our country. Steven Lestition, Lawrenceville Big Brother is watching you on the bridge If you drive frequently between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you’ll want to be more careful than usual about your driving. Earlier this year, the Delaware River Port Authority announced that it would allow the New Jersey State Police to install a new generation of high-speed, digital license-plate reading cameras at its four bridges, the Betsy Ross, Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry. These cameras are not just an aid for toll collection; they can catch speeders and reckless drivers, and help police identify drivers with non-bridge, unpaid traffic violations. Automatic license plate scanners are becoming popular in law enforcement and can often be found on police cars, road signs and other structures. Historically in New Jersey, traffic violations and deadly accidents are at their peak from the Thanksgiving holiday to New Year’s Day. Drive as though your life depends on it — because it does. Ed Vreeswyk, Yardville A mistake to thwart Trump’s nominees Political pundits, Democrats and some Republicans are making a terrible mistake trying to thwart some of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for high government offices, such as secretary of defense and the directors of national intelligence and the FBI. Of course, Pete Hegseth , Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel , respectively, are woefully unqualified for those posts, in terms of both morality and competence. But, the Senate needs to confirm these horrendous choices. Only then will Americans realize, maybe, how much harm a second Trump presidency can inflict on America and its world standing. Hopefully, that lesson will be painful enough so that the electorate never makes such a mistake again. Yes, it will be difficult to endure the hardships we are likely to face. But the most compelling way for a child to learn not to touch a hot stove is, unfortunately, to touch a hot stove. Ouch! Rudy Larini, Somerset When Biden said, ‘no’ to pardon, he meant it I am so tired of the attacks against President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter. The reasons are many, but I won’t bother going over them. Here’s my main reason for writing: When the president promised earlier to abide by the decision of the courts in his son’s criminal cases, and not pardon him, I think he meant it. At that time, I’m sure Joe Biden did not believe Donald Trump would again be elected president and nominate the likes of Kash Patel to head the FBI, as well as other cronies who’ve vowed to weaponize the Department of Justice against of all Trump’s “enemies within.” They’re poised to continue to hunt Hunter to get back at the president, as well as other Democrats, for whatever crimes against their dear leader they’ve imagined. Under these new circumstances, you cannot blame President Biden for pardoning his one and only surviving son. Get off his case and let the man retire in peace. Karen Banda, Bloomfield A special thanks to newspaper carriers We have been subscribers to The Times of Trenton since 1986. (Yes, we’re that old). Since publication of the print version is slated to cease in February, we’d like to send a huge “thank you” to all of the newspaper carriers who have made our daily deliveries over these almost four decades. We started with boys and girls delivering on their bikes and coming to the door to collect payment every week, to men and women driving by in their vehicles, with payment being made online. But the service has always been excellent, on time and covered with protective plastic, even through rain, hail, sleet and snow. We have always included tips in our payments and for Christmas recognition, and I urge those that who are still getting home delivery to do the same, whether or not you have done so in the past. It’s your last chance to show your appreciation. Unfortunately, some of these carriers are losing an important source of income and, at the very least, it would be a nice way to end an invisible, but very appreciated, relationship. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Who would Trump FBI nominee Kash Patel target? He compiled a lengthy list Dec. 2, 2024, 1:22 p.m. Trump loyalist mulled paying piles of cash for tweets to help him land dream cabinet job Dec. 5, 2024, 2:43 p.m. Rochelle Clerkin, Hamilton Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com The Star-Ledger/NJ.com encourages submissions of opinion . Bookmark NJ.com/Opinion . Follow us on Twitter @NJ_Opinion and on Facebook at NJ.com Opinion . Get the latest news updates right in your inbox. Subscribe to NJ.com’s newsletters .
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who found himself in a make-or-break crisis with his failed attempt to impose martial law on South Korea, managed to avoid impeachment Saturday thanks to a boycott of the vote by members of his party. But Yoon seems unlikely to regain public trust or carry out his duties properly as leader of the country for the remainder of his term, because he publicly left all decisions, including his term in office, to his People Power Party, tasked with stabilizing a nation still reeling from shock and anger over the aborted martial law. Hours ahead of the impeachment vote led by the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea on Saturday, Yoon said in a televised address that he is “sincerely sorry” for causing “anxiety and discomfort” to the Korean people over Tuesday night's martial law decree that he rescinded in less than six hours following the vote against it at the National Assembly. Yoon said he would not make another attempt to impose martial law -- apparently in response to related rumors -- but his pledge about martial law was not what critics and those enraged by his reckless move wanted to hear. What they wanted was his decision to step down and take full responsibility for causing massive chaos in the nation. Yoon said in the address that he “will not avoid legal and political responsibility related to the martial law declaration” but whatever he meant by that, it did not include his immediate resignation. Hours later, the opposition parties, which together hold 192 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, held a vote on an impeachment motion against Yoon during a plenary session, but the motion failed to meet the quorum of 200 votes after all but three lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party boycotted the proceedings, despite large-scale protests outside the parliament. But the political showdown is not over. The Democratic Party said it will submit the impeachment motion again early next week, a move aimed at forcing him out of office. The embattled president also faces legal risks as well since the authorities have launched multiple investigations into the martial law declaration. On Sunday, the prosecution said it has booked Yoon as a suspect on charges of insurrection and abuse of power related to the short-lived declaration of martial law, citing numerous complaints. With the political scene expected to witness a repeat of the impeachment vote followed by a boycott in the coming weeks, the Korean government confronts a virtual leadership vacuum in which the president stays on amid uncertainty about when he will step down. Ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon said in a joint statement with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday that he would ensure the president’s “early” and “orderly” departure to minimize the chaos and stabilize the political situation. Han said that Yoon would not take part in state affairs, including diplomacy, even before his departure, but he did not give out any details about how Yoon will leave office and what exactly he means by an “orderly” departure. Given that Han said he will hold regular talks with the prime minister, the two figures are expected to take the helm in administering state affairs for the time being. But there is no road map for how long this emergency leadership will last and whether the joint operation will work seamlessly at a time when political turmoil shows no sign of abating as protesters take to the streets to put more pressure on Yoon to step down. It is regrettable that this political turmoil has come at a time when the country faces a host of grave challenges. President Yoon said he imposed martial law out of “desperation,” but his reckless action put the Korean people in desperate need of an orderly end to the national chaos he created.'I felt so worthless': How tennis star Jelena Dokic escaped her violent pastLong live the memory of Dr. Jose Rizal!
iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEUR) Shares Sold by JPMorgan Chase & Co.December 30 - Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen seemed to sense the question might arise after his club was eliminated from playoff consideration Sunday with a ghastly 45-33 loss to the host New York Giants in East Rutheford, N.J. The Giants were 2-13 and had lost a franchise-record 10 straight games entering the contest and their season-high point total Sunday more than tripled their season average of 14.3 points per game. It was the type of bad loss that leads to head coaches being asked about their job security. "I control what I can control," Steichen said of the employment situation. The Colts (7-9) were outplayed all contest by the team that entered the day with the worst record in the NFL -- and with their playoff hopes on the line. Last season, Steichen's first as Indianapolis coach, the Colts also fell short, losing to the Houston Texans in the final week of the season to miss the playoffs. "It was as disappointing as it gets," Steichen said of the setback against the Giants. "As the leader of a football team, shoot, I always say I've got to be better, we've all got to be better. That's a group effort, everyone's got to chip in and do their part, so stuff like that doesn't happen." Giants quarterback Drew Lock passed for 309 yards and tied his career high of four touchdowns while also running for a score. Meanwhile, the Colts also went with a reserve quarterback in veteran Joe Flacco and he turned the ball over three times on two interceptions and a fumble. He also passed for 330 yards. Flacco started because rookie Anthony Richardson couldn't play due to back and foot injuries. Indianapolis completes the season next weekend at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars. "I know it's a tough situation, obviously, when you're out of the playoff hunt, but again, I told (the team) we've got to be professional about it," Steichen said. "That's the biggest thing. We've got to show up and do our job still with one week left." The Colts last made the playoffs in the 2020 season. Their last playoff win was two seasons earlier. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab
The King and the Prime Minister have paid tribute to Jimmy Carter following the former US president’s death on Sunday aged 100. In a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public serviceNEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% Wednesday to break a two-day losing streak and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged with a dip of 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that the Fed will deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 gained 0.9% and is on track to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.8% and was heading for a record. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a 95% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. Wednesday’s report said U.S. consumers paid prices in November that were 2.7% higher than a year earlier. That’s a slight acceleration from October’s inflation rate of 2.6%, but it was exactly what economists were expecting. Another report on inflation at the wholesale level will arrive on Thursday. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. On Wall Street, Stitch Fix jumped 47.8% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. Albertsons edged down by 0.6% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 0.6%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Mondelez, the company behind Oreo and other food brands, climbed 2.2% after announcing a plan to send cash to shareholders by buying back up to $9 billion of its own stock. The program replaces a prior $6 billion plan, which had about $2.8 billion of capacity remaining and would have otherwise expired at the end of next year. On the losing end of Wall Street, Macy’s fell 2.3% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. Dave & Buster’s Entertainment sank 18.7% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, rose to 4.16% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. ___ AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated Press
Georgia Tech cruises past Alabama A&MWhile speaking at Ukrainska Pravda's UP100 award ceremony on Thursday, Zaluzhny said that the fact that Russia's allies are directly involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict means that the Third World War has begun, Politico reported. Published: November 23, 2024 2:08 AM IST By Edited by Ukraine’s former military Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny has said that World War 3 has begun, as the country is no longer facing Russia alone, soldiers from North Korea and the Iranian ‘Shahedis’ are “killing civilians absolutely openly,” Politico reported. While speaking at Ukrainska Pravda’s UP100 award ceremony on Thursday, Zaluzhny said that the fact that Russia’s allies are directly involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict means that the Third World War has begun, Politico reported. “I believe that in 2024 we can absolutely believe that the Third World War has begun,” Zaluzhny, who is now Ukraine’s envoy to the United Kingdom, said, as per Politico. “Because in 2024, Ukraine is no longer facing Russia. Soldiers from North Korea are standing in front of Ukraine. Let’s be honest. Already in Ukraine, the Iranian ‘Shahedis’ are killing civilians absolutely openly, without any shame,” Politico reported Zaluzhny as saying, and he added that North Korean and Chinese weapons are flying into Ukraine. As per Politico’s report, Zalunzhny said Ukraine’s allies are capable of ending the war, and they must draw the correct conclusions. “It is still possible to stop it here, on the territory of Ukraine. But for some reason our partners do not want to understand this. It is obvious that Ukraine already has too many enemies. Ukraine will survive with technology, but it is not clear whether it can win this battle alone,” he said. Politico stated that the grim speech by Zaluzhny reflected his views on the Russia-Ukraine war. He made similar comments to a media publication last year, inviting the wrath of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In his comment, Zaluzhny compared the state of the conflict to a stalemate like World War I. Zelenskyy later fired Zalunzhny in February after cracks developed between them on how to handle Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Politico reported that Zalunzhny’s mounting popularity was also seen as a threat to Zelenskyy’s political career. Speculation was rife for over a week before Zelenskyy’s announcement on February 8, reflecting the strained relationship between him and Zaluzhny over months before the decision. Oleksandr Syrskyi was then appointed as the head of Ukraine’s armed forces, marking a significant shift in the country’s military leadership amid ongoing tensions with Russia. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on . Topics
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