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Putin congratulates occupiers on alleged capture of Bakhmut, promising to reward them

Pravda Ukraine After the Russian Ministry of Defence has announced the alleged capture of Bakhmut, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin congratulated the Wagner Private Military Company and promised the occupiers state awards. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403139/

Cloudy to sunny skies to prevail around Taiwan

Taipei, May 21 (CNA) Cloudy to sunny skies are forecast for Taiwan on Sunday, with brief, intermittent showers likely in the afternoon, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305210003

Russia’s Defence Ministry incorporates conscripts to its private military company – ISW

Pravda Ukraine The Russian Ministry of Defence is incorporating mobilised and conscripted personnel into its own Veterany private military company. Source: the ISW report Quote: “The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is incorporating mobilised and conscripted personnel into its own “Veterany” private military company (PMC), leading to discrimination and conflict. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403137/

Zelenskyy meets Indonesia’s president in Japan

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with his Indonesian colleague Joko Widodo during a working visit to Japan where both participated in the G7 summit. Source: Office of the President of Ukraine Details: Zelenskyy informed Widodo about the course of the war in Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403136/

South Korean President Yoon set for talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 Summit in Japan

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Until today, South Korea has been delivering humanitarian aid for Ukraine, but never assisted with weapons’ supplies https://tass.com/world/1620665

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, May 21 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305210002

Leaders of G7 member states begin session on Ukraine with Zelensky in attendance

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Japanese Foreign Ministry announced earlier in the month that the Ukrainian president was initially expected to attend the summit online but “expressed a strong wish” to participate in person https://tass.com/world/1620663

Zelenskyy holds meeting with Trudeau: parties discuss situation at front

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hiroshima where the G7 summit is underway. Source: Office of the President of Ukraine Quote from Zelenskyy: “[We] discussed topical issues of the bilateral agenda: further cooperation in the field of security and defence, the situation at the front,…

China scientists’ lab-grown fish fillets point the way to food future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Study finds results ‘indistinguishable’ in flavour, colour and texture, suggesting potential as alternative protein source. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3221163/china-scientists-lab-grown-fish-fillets-point-way-food-future?utm_source=rss_feed

France’s Macron says G7 is opportunity to convince India, Brazil over Ukraine

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743702