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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican, for a Memorandum of Cooperation between Ukraine and Indiana. “Ukraine values all the support provided by the United States to our country and our people. Our cooperation is strong not only at the national level—between Ukraine and the United States—but also in relations with individual U.S. states, between our communities, and our people. This partnership strengthens both Ukraine and America, our positions in the world, our economies, and our societies,” Zelenskyy wrote. “Today, another important partnership document was signed—a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Zhytomyr region and the state of Indiana. The document outlines the development of economic ties and investments, the strengthening of trade relations, and the exchange of experience in the agricultural sector and high-tech manufacturing,” he continued. “I thank Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for his comprehensive support of Ukraine,” he added. Ukraine values all the support provided by the United States to our country and our people. Our cooperation is strong not only at the national level—between Ukraine and the United States—but also in relations with individual U.S. states, between our communities, and our people.… pic.twitter.com/UtuQmizKbd — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 5, 2024 Holcomb visited Ukraine and met with Zelenskyy. FOX 59 reports: Gov. Eric Holcomb is visiting Ukraine and will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It marks the first time a U.S. governor has traveled to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, according to the governor’s office. “Indiana’s reach far extends beyond our state borders. Where others may hesitate, Hoosiers step up, especially for friends in need,” Holcomb said. “Ukrainians have long been known to be resilient, courageous and innovative. By strengthening our global connections, even during the most challenging of times, our people and their communities can mutually grow and ultimately prosper.” The governor and a small delegation traveled from Milan to Kyiv for the one-day visit, according to a news release from Holcomb’s office. He’ll talk with U.S. and Ukrainian officials about Indiana’s role in maintaining overseas economic, academic and cultural relationships. #INUkraine | Honored to be the first U.S. governor to meet with President @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv since the invasion began. Discussed #Indiana’s unwavering support for #Ukraine and the ongoing partnership between our people . https://t.co/iCApI1hrkw — Governor Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) September 5, 2024 WATCH: #BREAKING – Gov. Eric Holcomb is on a historic visit to Ukraine and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning. Read more, here: https://t.co/sm4KmYBBd6 pic.twitter.com/vOxXtAomoR — Hanna Mordoh (@HannaMordoh) September 5, 2024 “During a surprise stop in war-torn Ukraine Thursday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian province of Zhytomyr intended to promote academic, agricultural and cultural collaboration,” Indiana Capital Chronicle stated. A warm welcome to Kyiv, @GovHolcomb, the 1st U.S. governor to respond to @ZelenskyyUa’s invitation to do business with local regions in Ukraine. The MOU signed today marking the cooperation between Zhytomyr & Indiana will benefit the economies – and people – in the U.S & Ukraine! https://t.co/xLYiwItqI1 pic.twitter.com/E3evyNBWeR — Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) September 5, 2024 Per Indiana Capital Chronicle: The three-part MOU focuses on education, agriculture and culture. Holcomb said Indiana and Zhytomyr had “overlapping similarities” in terrain, industrial sectors — manufacturing, life sciences, logistics — and beyond. Indiana could double down on scholarship programs to bring more Ukrainian students to the state, for example. His office has a to-do list for when the delegation returns, which includes reaching out to agricultural companies, museums, musical programs and so on. “Thinking about … where we could be of assistance, not just in this hour of need in Ukraine, but thinking long term, how we can grow together,” he said. “It just made perfect sense to form this marriage.” Holcomb turned to partnerships when asked how Indiana, as a single U.S. state, could assist a nation under siege. “Two-thirds of Ukraine is free and open. … This country doesn’t get to just check out and and think about the economy next year,” he said. “Life has to go on, and that requires partnerships, … even in a time of war.” “As for what one state can do, I mean, tens of millions of dollars,” he added.

A bodybuilder who spent 15 hours unconscious in a gym shower passed away two weeks later. Giuliano Pirone, 33, reportedly collapsed in the shower of a 24-hour gym and died after suffering a brain injury. Pirone was in an induced coma and on life support for two weeks. New normal. Bodybuilder Giuliano Pirone, 33, dies after collapsing in shower & being left undiscovered for 15 hours at all-night gym https://t.co/hdfmQUw7Jf — Steve Kirsch (@stkirsch) September 5, 2024 Per ABC News: He had been working out at a 24-hour gym in Wanneroo when he felt unwell, made his way to a shower cubicle and collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday, August 20. After they were unable to contact him, his family reported Mr Pirone missing. Police located Mr Pirone at the gym at 10:30pm by pinging his mobile phone and had to break the shower door down to get to him. They found him lying on the floor under cold running water. Police performed CPR until an ambulance arrived. Mr Pirone did not regain consciousness and an MRI confirmed he had lost brain function. Perth bodybuilder Giuliano Pirone dies after being left unconscious in gym shower for over 15 hours https://t.co/LZqUo3uSXz pic.twitter.com/VDZ1vTBqAF — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) September 5, 2024 Another case of coincidencitis! Giuliano Pirone dies in hospital after spending 15 hours unconscious in Perth gym shower before being found – ABC News https://t.co/0Bntcxr9iz — Dr David Cartland BMedSci MBChB MRCGP (2014) (@CartlandDavid) September 5, 2024 Daily Mail reports: His mum said he had stopped at the gym on his way to work, and when he did not return home or return calls later that day she started to panic. The family tried to contact Mr Pirone’s friends, ex-wife and people he talked to everyday, but no one had heard from him. ‘It was very unusual, completely out of character,’ Ms Pirone previously told the ABC. His mother reported him missing to the police, they were able to ping his phone and tracked him down at the gym. ‘The police had to barge in, they found him in the shower (with the cold water running) he was slanted on the floor collapsed,’ she said. ‘They thought he was dead.’ Ms Pirone said police officers performed CPR and her son quickly became conscious, before an ambulance rushed him to hospital.

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