Nations – Page 28326 – Prologue Journal

Russian troops make headway in Maryinka, Gorlovka areas, says DPR head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The acting DPR head earlier said that Russian forces had advanced in Artyomovsk (called Bakhmut in Ukraine) and were now in control of three fourths of the city https://tass.com/politics/1602387

China Consumer Price Growth Eases, Reflecting Caution on the Economy

Wall Street Journal Inflation in China eased for the second straight month in March despite signs of a pickup in the economy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-consumer-price-growth-eases-reflecting-caution-on-the-economy-4a8db2df

Russian forces steadily liberate Artyomovsk — acting DPR head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Denis Pushilin earlier reported that Russian forces controlled 75% of the territory of Artyomovsk https://tass.com/defense/1602377

Beijing’s warships remain close to Taiwan and warplane sorties continue despite PLA declaring end to 3-day drills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nine mainland warships were in waters near Taiwan on Tuesday and PLA planes crossed the median line and island ADIZ 14 times between 6am and 11am. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216652/beijings-warships-remain-close-taiwan-and-warplane-sorties-continue-despite-pla-declaring-end-3-day?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian forces significantly improve positions in Maryinka, Gorlovka directions — DPR head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “As for the Gorlovka or Maryinka directions, our guys have significantly improved their positions there,” Denis Pushilin informed https://tass.com/politics/1602375

German Bund Yields Rise But Expected to Hold Recent Range

Wall Street Journal German Bunds were gapping lower, catching up with Treasuries after U.S. payrolls have taken the edge off of recession fears, Commerzbank said, adding it prefers selling Bunds into recoveries at the start of the week, expecting the recent ranges to hold. https://www.wsj.com/articles/french-oat-spreads-seen-somewhat-cheap-2a4a3b3a

China Signals Readiness to Further Ease Trade Dispute With Australia

Wall Street Journal China has agreed to take steps that could resolve a trade dispute with Australia over barley. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-signals-readiness-to-further-ease-trade-dispute-with-australia-93dc97a7

Marshall Islands foreign minister to visit Taiwan

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and sign two bilateral pacts during a visit to Taiwan from Wednesday to April 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110008

U.K. Retail Sales Steady in March

Wall Street Journal U.K. retail sales rose 5.1% last month, down slightly from February, as the wettest March in over forty years dampened demand for fashion and gardening products and despite a modest Mother’s Day boost. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-retail-sales-growth-stabilized-in-march-despite-mothers-day-7abf3292

Japan concerned over Russia, China’s joint military activities near its border — report

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stressed that such drills and patrols are conducted in strict compliance with international law and do not violate foreign airspaces https://tass.com/world/1602367