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Finland sends new military aid package worth 109 million euros to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Finland has sent the 16th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes, in particular, anti-aircraft weapons and ammunition. Source: Finland’s Defence Ministry The cost of the new military aid package is estimated at EUR 109 million. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403848/

Saudi PIF founds $3 bln Saudi-Iraqi investment co – company’s acting CEO

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744213

Russia-Belarus nuclear agreement ‘does not contribute to de-escalation’ — EU

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On May 25 in Minsk, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and his Belarusian counterpart Viktor Khrenin signed documents defining the procedure for keeping Russian non-strategic nuclear weapons in a special storage facility on Belarusian territory https://tass.com/defense/1622857

Minor who helped Russians attack Bakhmut to serve 10 years in prison

Pravda Ukraine The Druzhkivka City Court in Donetsk Oblast found a citizen guilty of collaborationism and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment. Source: Sudovyi Reporter (Court Reporter) with reference to the court decision dated 19 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403842/

DeSantis to hold ‘campaign kick-off’ events in Iowa, N.H., S.C., after announcing White House bid

Fox News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold “campaign kick-off” events next week in the three states that lead off the GOP presidential nominating calendar, the first in-person campaigning since he declared his candidacy for the White House on Wednesday. DeSantis will start with a May 30 event in Des Moines, Iowa, followed by a…

Russia’s ambassadors try to hinder Ukrainian Foreign Minister in Africa, and Russia prepares tour “in his footsteps”

Pravda Ukraine During his tour to Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, has reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is “following in his footsteps” preparing a visit to the continent, and Russian ambassadors are telling the governments of African countries how bad it is to receive a Ukrainian minister. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403841/

Minsk on guard to stymie any uprising that Warsaw may be backing — President Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Belarusian leader expressed regret that his prior statements have fallen on deaf ears https://tass.com/world/1622855

Celsius Names Fahrenheit as Winning Chapter 11 Bidder

Wall Street Journal Crypto lender has reached a deal to be managed by a group of investors led by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-lender-celsius-names-fahrenheit-as-winning-chapter-11-bidder-40c3c3e5

China’s Apple loss is India’s gain, as 2022 supplier list shows shift in supply chain preferences

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apple added five new suppliers in mainland China last year but cut eight, while production bases in India rose to 14 from 11. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3221814/chinas-apple-loss-indias-gain-2022-supplier-list-shows-shift-supply-chain-preferences?utm_source=rss_feed

In China trade, Uruguay businesses will ‘for sure’ use more yuan, says consul general in Guangdong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With sights set on a free-trade agreement, Uruguay is trying to expand and diversify its exports to China, and the Uruguayan consul general in Guangzhou says free currency trade is essential. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3221802/china-trade-uruguay-businesses-will-sure-use-more-yuan-says-consul-general-guangdong?utm_source=rss_feed