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Russians attacked apartment building in Avdiivka with missile: people under rubble

Pravda Ukraine The Russians have once again attacked Avdiivka with missiles, destroying a nine-storey apartment building to the ground. Two people were injured, and more people are trapped under the rubble. Source: Vitalii Barabash, Head of the Avdiivka City Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Barabash: “Another Russian missile destroyed a residential building in Avdiivka.…

Europe’s Economy Cools Down as Interest-Rate Rises Bite

Wall Street Journal European business activity slowed in May, a sign that rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on economic growth as central banks scramble to tame stubbornly high inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/europes-economy-cools-down-as-interest-rate-rises-bite-2532af5c

TPP presidential candidate Ko Wen-je set to visit Tokyo in June

Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) founder, chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) will visit Japan from June 4-8 and meet with high-ranking officials to discuss international and cross-strait affairs, the TPP announced Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305230017

Court denies Prince Harry bid to hire police for his security

Washington Post Harry travels with his own security, but he wanted to pay for specially-trained British police when in the country, which the Home Office denied. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/23/prince-harry-police-protection-court/

Russia’s Medvedev: Arms to Ukraine make ‘nuclear apocalypse’ more likely -RIA

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743951

‘Dragon’s Teeth,’ Hedgehogs and Minefields: How Russia Is Preparing to Defend Occupied Ukrainian Areas

Moscow Times Analysts warn that the effectiveness of these defenses will largely depend on Russian troops’ ability to repel the Ukrainian armed forces’ assault. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/23/dragons-teeth-hedgehogs-and-minefields-how-russia-is-preparing-to-defend-occupied-ukrainian-areas-a81234

Air Force denies the start of F-16 pilot training: preparation continues

Pravda Ukraine The Air Force welcomes the actual creation of the “aircraft coalition”, the preparation process continues, but the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 multipurpose fighter jets has not yet begun. Source: the spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Yurii Ihnat, on air of the national joint 24/7…

In China’s words, it’s open for business. In actions, not so much.

Washington Post China’s commerce minister is expected to meet Biden administration officials and try to drum up business interest. That’s a particularly hard sell right now. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/23/china-investment-us-wang-wentao/

Kremlin deeply concerned about situation in Belgorod Oblast

Pravda Ukraine Dmitry Peskov, Russian Presidential Press Secretary, has said that the penetration of an alleged Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group into the territory of Belgorod Oblast of the Russian Federation causes deep concern. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403467/

Will Syria increase pressure on US forces? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran has an interest in trumpeting tensions with the US in Syria, to encourage the Syrian regime to confront the Americans. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743950