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Medvedev declares war in Ukraine would last for decades and threatens with nuclear strike again

Pravda Ukraine Dmitrii Medvedev, the deputy head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, has stated that the “military conflict” in Ukraine will last “for a very long time” and once again threatened a “preemptive nuclear strike” – now allegedly for the transfer of such weapons to Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/26/7403980/

Tensions increasing in Arctic region, says Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that geopolitically the region is also increasingly becoming an important platform https://tass.com/politics/1623343

Russia to pursue lifting of sanctions on fertilizers, foodstuffs — senior diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Russia’s agricultural sector overall is demonstrating solid positive dynamics https://tass.com/economy/1623341

Ko Wen-je may be Beijing’s preference in 2024 Taiwan race: Scholar

Taipei, May 26 (CNA) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) on Friday touted himself as the candidate most capable of handling Taiwan’s relations with China and the United States, after he was said to be Beijing’s preferred choice for president in Taiwan in 2024. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305260010

Russia’s investigative body reveals number of foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that there are more than 2,000 mercenaries from 71 countries https://tass.com/defense/1623339

US studied Ukrainian soldiers’ blood for deploying NATO contingent in Ukraine — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Under this project, the Walter Reed Institute studied 813 microorganisms obtained from 162 patients, conducted whole-genome sequencing of 52 isolates at four Ukrainian military hospitals in various parts of the country https://tass.com/world/1623337

Talks with Ukraine impossible as long as Zelensky regime stays in power — Medvedev

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The politician also believes that the conflict in Ukraine may drag on for decades https://tass.com/politics/1623335

Hospital in Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit in Russian attack

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744281

Japan Unveils New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

Moscow Times The asset freeze targets 17 individuals and 78 groups, including high-level military officials, according to the Japanese government. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/26/japan-unveils-new-sanctions-on-russia-over-ukraine-invasion-a81295

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, May 26 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Friday, shedding NT$0.042 to close at NT$30.748. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305260009