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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/

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

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

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/

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/

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

Work Advice: Can my employer force me to take a personality test?

Washington Post Not everyone finds them useful or insightful, but personality assessments can help colleagues understand themselves and each other. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/25/personality-test-work-advice/

BlackRock Hires Coller Executive to Co-Head Secondary Team

Wall Street Journal The global asset manager is marketing its first secondary fund since the departure of three key executives in 2022. https://www.wsj.com/articles/blackrock-hires-coller-executive-to-co-head-secondary-team-6caffa41