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Russia now fines for maps without Crimea and other occupied territories

Pravda Ukraine The Russian State Duma [the lower chamber of the Russian parliament – ed.] approved in the second and third readings a law on fines or arrest for distributing maps without the territories occupied by Russia [being depicted as part of Russia]. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403824/

Ukraine brings back 106 defenders of Bakhmut from Russian captivity

Pravda Ukraine Andrii Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, has announced that on 25 May, Ukraine managed to bring 106 defenders of the Bakhmut front back from Russian captivity – eight officers and 98 other ranks. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403823/

Today’s Logistics Report: Seeking Lithium Supplies Formula for Collusion; Gas Supply Chain Pivot

Wall Street Journal https://createsend.com/t/d-12ACDBBE14B61BD82540EF23F30FEDED

Hong Kong Palace Museum to suspend free entry every Wednesday to 7 exhibitions amid low turnout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Decision was made because only one third of those who registered had shown up over past six months, museum says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221829/hong-kong-palace-museum-suspend-free-entry-every-wednesday-7-exhibitions-amid-low-turnout?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian expels five Swedish diplomats and shuts its consulate in Gothenburg

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7162391/

EU extends duty-free trade with Ukraine for one year

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7162393/

3 dead and 1 injured in Japan after stabbing, shooting incident in Nagano prefecture

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say the man is wearing a camouflage outfit, hat, mask and sunglasses, and urge those in Nakano city in the Nagano prefecture to stay indoors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3221826/one-dead-two-unconscious-after-stabbing-shooting-incident-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

Omani Sultan’s Iran visit to further boost bilateral cooperation: Envoy

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Iranian ambassador to Muscat says the upcoming visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham will further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/25/704070/Omani-Sultan-Iran-visit-further-boost-bilateral-cooperation-Envoy

Ukraine’s military likely to launch attack to retake Artyomovsk, says DPR official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Artyomovsk is located in the north of the DPR and was a major transportation hub for the Ukrainian army’s supplies in Donbass and a powerful stronghold https://tass.com/defense/1622817

West mistreats Republika Srpska over friendly ties with Russia — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Milorad Dodik declared that Republika Srpska would not impose anti-Russian sanctions and instead develop ties with Russia, China and the United States https://tass.com/world/1622815