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Ukrainian deputy defense minister admits difficulties during offensive

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar, it is wrong to assess the effectiveness of the attack solely in terms of the number of kilometers they manage to move forward or the number of settlements they take https://tass.com/world/1635681

SPIEF disproves Russia’s international isolation — CEO

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The East has replaced the West” at SPIEF this year, CEO of US-based Navigator Principal Investors Kyle Shostak said https://tass.com/economy/1635679

Monetary Policy Divergence Expected Among Global Central Banks

Wall Street Journal Monetary policy volatility lies ahead, even as the Federal Reserve seems to be approaching the end of its interest rate-increasing stretch, BNP Paribas economists write in a report, pointing to various shades of hawkishness among major central banks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/monetary-policy-divergence-expected-among-global-central-banks-80fdca73

WhatsApp boosts user privacy with new call-muting and security features

Jerusalem Post WhatsApp amplifies its commitment to user privacy with the introduction of two new features which are already available to users. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-747008

FATF to discredit itself if blacklisting Russia — expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The decision to confiscate private assets is possible only after a court decision and not by a sole decision of authorities, research director of the School of Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences Jacques Sapir said https://tass.com/world/1635675

Smear campaign underway to discredit Russian instructors in CAR — Russian UN envoy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian instructors, sent there in response to a request from legitimate authorities, are doing good work there, Vasily Nebenzya said https://tass.com/politics/1635673

Consumer Reviews (Wednesday Crossword, June 21)

Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/consumer-reviews-wednesday-crossword-june-21-6bdc754a

More than a hundred explosions were recorded this day in Sumy Oblast, there is destruction

Pravda Ukraine During the day, 109 explosions were recorded in Sumy Oblast, as a result of shelling, private households, cars and outbuildings were damaged. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration press service Details: During the day, the Russians carried out 14 attacks on the border area. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/20/7407759/

DOD Enters $13.8 Million Agreement to Expand Domestic Manufacturing to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains

Defense.gov The Defense Department announced it has entered a $13.8 million agreement to increase production of high-precision ball bearings for use in defense and space-related advanced systems. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3433088/dod-enters-138-million-agreement-to-expand-domestic-manufacturing-to-strengthen/

FCC rule would force cable companies to include fees in upfront pricing

Washington Post The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal would bar cable and satellite providers from sneaking items such as “broadcast TV” fees into customers’ bills. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/20/fcc-upfront-pricing-cable-satellite/