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Kyiv Rejects Pressure to Surrender More Donbas Territory

  The Ukrainian delegation on the first day of the third round of the trilateral talks (with the US and Russia) in Geneva. Ukraine has firmly dismissed suggestions that it should concede additional territory in the Donbas region, despite reported pressure from the United States to consider territorial compromises as part of potential negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian officials reiterated that any settlement requiring the country to relinquish more land is unacceptable and incompatible with the principles of sovereignty and international law. Kyiv maintains that yielding territory would reward aggression and undermine long‑term security not only for Ukraine but for Europe as a whole. Ukrainian leaders argue that Russia’s continued military operations demonstrate that concessions would not bring peace, only encourage further demands. The U.S. has not publicly confirmed any push for territorial compromise, though some American officials have reportedly floated negotiation scenari...

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Canadian Tire to lay off 1,200 workers amid economic woes


One of Canada's largest retailers, Canadian Tire, announced on Tuesday that it will reduce its staff by 3% as part of a cost-cutting strategy amid a challenging economic environment.

 The company said the layoffs will affect about 1,200 employees across its various divisions, including retail, automotive, and financial services. Canadian Tire said the move is necessary to improve its operational efficiency and competitiveness in the face of rising costs, lower consumer spending, and increased competition from online and discount retailers. 

The company also said it will invest in digital transformation, e-commerce, and innovation to enhance its customer experience and loyalty. Canadian Tire's president and CEO, Greg Hicks, said in a statement that the company is confident in its long-term growth prospects and remains committed to delivering value to its shareholders, customers, and employees.

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