Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian forces kill over 95 Ukrainian troops, mercenaries in Artyomovsk area in past day

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1620537

G7 leaders express concern about Wagner Group’s growing presence in Africa

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The G7 leaders claim that the Wagner Group has a “destabilizing impact” on Africa and abuses human rights https://tass.com/world/1620505

Russian air defenses intercept 12 HIMARS rockets and Storm Shadow missiles in past day

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1620535

Russian forces kill up to 210 Ukrainian troops in Donetsk area — Defense Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1620533

Ukraine loses 55 troops, two armored vehicles in Kupyansk area — Russian Defense Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1620531

Russian forces kill up to 85 Ukrainian troops in southern Donetsk, Zaporozhye areas

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1620529

Russian forces continue fighting to liberate western Artyomovsk — Defense Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1620527

There’s no final debt ceiling deal. But already, lawmakers don’t like it.

Washington Post If President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) do reach an agreement, leaders in both chambers of Congress will have to try to rally support https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/20/debt-ceiling-congress/

News Quiz for May 20, 2023

Wall Street Journal Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/news-quiz-for-may-20-2023-7d80840

Six Exercises Every Golfer (and Nongolfer) Should Do

Wall Street Journal You don’t have to play the game to benefit from this regimen that strengthens the lower body. https://www.wsj.com/articles/golf-exercises-lower-body-posture-1bee0b57