Minnesota Governor Agrees to Run for U.S. Vice President

On Wednesday evening, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz officially agreed to be the Democratic Party's candidate for U.S. Vice President in the upcoming elections in November, reports a correspondent from РИА Новости.

"It is an honor of my life to accept the nomination for the position of Vice President of the United States for one simple reason — we love this country," said Walz during his speech at Chicago's United Center, where this week's Democratic convention is taking place.