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According to CNN, Paramount (PSKY.O) is in advanced talks with state attorneys general to resolve antitrust lawsuits blocking its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O). However, sources say these talks are causing disagreements among some Democratic states that filed the lawsuit two months ago.

According to Axios, US President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky in New York on Tuesday, as the US works toward a de-escalation agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian sovereign wealth fund CEO Dmitriev: Actions will inevitably have consequences. The sanctions threats from the US Congress and Zelensky's attacks are impacting global energy markets and pushing US diesel prices to over $8 per gallon on election day.

According to Nikkei: Japan will use industrial machinery to collect physical artificial intelligence data.

French Foreign Ministry: France will first summon the Iranian ambassador.

The French Foreign Ministry stated that France will take appropriate measures in response to Iran's closure of the Tehran Language Center.

The French Foreign Ministry stated that the decision to close the language center in Tehran was unreasonable and unacceptable.

French Foreign Ministry: Condemns Iranian authorities' decision to close the French language center in Tehran.

The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation will announce preliminary election results at 11:00 a.m. Moscow time on September 21.

Chairman of the Russian Central Election Commission: The final election results will be announced before September 25.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico: We will not support any actions that could lead to conflict between NATO and Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I thank the US President for signing the Lindsey Graham Act (sanctions against Russia) into law.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: I have spoken with US President Donald Trump, and we have agreed to meet in New York. This meeting "could change a lot of things."

According to Interfax news agency, exit polls indicate that the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is projected to win 14.2% of the vote in the Russian parliamentary elections.

According to Interfax news agency, exit polls indicate that the ruling United Russia party is projected to win 49.4% of the vote in the Russian parliamentary elections.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: The French and Canadian space agencies and Department of National Defence will jointly develop space launch systems and ground receiving facilities.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for stronger ties with France in the face of new global threats.

French President Macron: Canadian liquefied natural gas can play an important role in European energy, and bilateral negotiations on this issue have begun.

French President Emmanuel Macron: An agreement has been reached with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to establish a closer relationship, including in the areas of energy, space, and climate.

French President Macron: France supports a closer relationship between the EU and Canada, and supports Canada's associate membership.