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US forces in Ukraine spark questions over what happens if Russia accidentally kills an American soldier

Fox News The revelation this week that there is a small contingent of U.S. forces operating out of the American embassy in Kyiv has sparked questions over what would happen if an American soldier were killed during a Russian strike. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told Fox News that these soldiers “are…

UN chief raises concerns with Russia about Ukraine grain deal

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739251

The Downside of Success? It Can Lead to Failure

Wall Street Journal Research on both basketball and business teams suggests that successful teams tend to rely too much on the stars. https://www.wsj.com/articles/success-downside-failure-58a1c968

DoD Strengthens Supply Chain for Solid Rocket Motors

Defense.gov The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) has entered into a $215.6 million agreement with Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) to expand and modernize AR’s facilities in Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; and Orange County, Virginia, where the company manufactures complex rocket propulsion systems. These https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3362263/dod-strengthens-supply-chain-for-solid-rocket-motors/

Macron’s Plan to Increase the Retirement Age Clears Key Legal Test

New York Times A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law upheld an increase in the retirement age, but struck down some sections. Anger over the plan remains high. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/macron-pension-retirement-ruling.html

Russian financial system stable — Minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The last year became the year of a challenging adaptation period for the entire financial system of the country,” Anton Siluanov said https://tass.com/economy/1604651

Finland Unveils First Section of Russian Border Fence

Moscow Times https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/14/finland-unveils-first-section-of-russian-border-fence-a80844

14 Books We Read This Week

Wall Street Journal Great art from troubling artists, the evolutionist who attended séances, the musical journey of Lucinda Williams and more. https://www.wsj.com/articles/14-books-we-read-this-week-6feb61ca

Walmart Shakes Up U.S. Leadership Ranks

Wall Street Journal Charles Redfield, head of merchandising for the retailer’s U.S. stores, is leaving after 32 years. https://www.wsj.com/articles/walmart-shakes-up-u-s-leadership-ranks-5ea48318

Saakashvili’s life depends on Georgia’s ethical decision – Zelenskyy

Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the life of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who has Ukrainian citizenship, now depends on Georgia’s ethical decision. Source: Zelenskyy’s video address on 14 April Quote: “Mikheil Saakashvili’s life now depends not on a political, not on some personal, but purely on an ethical decision. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/14/7397944/