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DeSantis Presidential Campaign Looks to Rebound After Botched Twitter Announcement

Wall Street Journal GOP critics question the 2024 hopeful’s judgment as he plans aggressive travel schedule in early primary states. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ron-desantis-presidential-campaign-twitter-announcement-ead63b25

President’s Office says nothing will make Ukraine negotiate before withdrawal of Russian troops

Pravda Ukraine It is not possible to force Ukraine into negotiating before the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory. Source: Andrii Yermak, the Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine Quote: “This is what I explained to the Chinese and Brazilian envoys: that there is no force today that…

Tokayev urges EAEU to deepen integration with SCO, ASEAN, MERCOSUR

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is also noted that the work is ahead for completing free trade zone agreements with the UAE, India, Egypt, Indonesia and Israel https://tass.com/economy/1623055

National Agency for Prevention of Corruption adds Oreo and Milka manufacturer to list of international war sponsors

Pravda Ukraine The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) included Mondelez International, the American multinational confectionery, food and beverage company, on the list of international sponsors of the war. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403883/

Despite government pledges, migration into U.K. soars

Washington Post Attitudes about migration levels have changed dramatically since the 2016 Brexit vote. It is no longer the salient issue that it once was. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/25/uk-net-immigraton-surge/

Belarus’ Lukashenko: Transfer of tactical nuclear weapons from Russia has already started

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744234

West dissuades some states from attending Russia-Africa summit — top security official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nikolay Patrushev said that 44 African countries were represented at the 11th international meeting of security representatives https://tass.com/politics/1623053

Russian market of online games in 2023 may grow by 10% — experts

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that the Russian online gaming market declined by 78% in 2022 compared to 2021 and reached $272.2 mln https://tass.com/economy/1623049

Russian Activist Jailed for 6 Years Over Social Media Posts

Moscow Times Andrei Ivashev maintains his innocence and believes his case is related to his human rights work. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/25/russian-activist-jailed-for-6-years-over-social-media-posts-a81288

U.S. Partnership With U.K., Australia Enhances Security

Defense.gov Mara Karlin, assistant secretary of defense for strategies, plans, and capabilities, discussed the further implications of AUKUS — including its involvement in enhancing joint capabilities and interoperability, during testimony on Capitol Hill. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3407275/us-partnership-with-uk-australia-enhances-security/