The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
One of the regions famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan Markle's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.
Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said at least 10 others were wounded in the attack, including an 11-year-old boy.
Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.