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China holding live-fire naval exercises north of Taiwan

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. China regularly holds drills along its coast, especially in the East China Sea https://tass.com/world/1631061

Kiev deploys additional units, equipment to Chasov Yar in DPR — LPR officer

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Monday, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said that Russian troops had deflected two attacks by Ukrainian units in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours https://tass.com/defense/1631059

Death toll from Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih rises to six

Pravda Ukraine As of 09:00 on 13 June, reports indicate that there are 4 dead and 25 wounded from the overnight attack on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Source: Oleksandr Vilkul, Head of Kryvyi Rih Defence Council; Office of the Prosecutor General; Serhiy Lusak, Head of Dnipro Oblast Military Administration Quote from Vilkul: “Unfortunately, there…

German Inflation Falls in May, Confirming Estimates

Wall Street Journal Germany’s consumer price index increased 6.1% in May, in line with preliminary estimates, after energy costs eased further, though underlying pressures on household spending remained strong. https://www.wsj.com/articles/german-inflation-fell-in-may-as-energy-prices-cooled-5546712a

Flooding level in Kherson Oblast decreases to 2.7 m

Pravda Ukraine The average level of flooding in Kherson Oblast has dropped to 2.7 metres as of the morning of 13 June. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration; Headquarters for dealing with the aftermath of the Kakhovka HPP explosion Quote from Prokudin: “The downward trend of the water level continues. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/13/7406604/

UK Jobless Rate Falls But No Sign of Slowing Wages

Wall Street Journal The U.K.’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in the three months to April, reversing recent rises, but pay growth continued to edge up. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-jobless-rate-fell-in-three-months-to-april-abe56d6c

We are not able to replace every tank lost in Ukraine – German Defence Minister

Pravda Ukraine Against the background of the latest reports about destroyed Leopard 2 tanks in Ukraine, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has promised to supply more of these tanks. Source: Pistorius on RTL Direkt on Monday evening, as reported by European Pravda, referring to ntv Quote: “We will not be able to replace every tank…

China’s Central Bank Moves to Shore Up Recovery

Wall Street Journal Unexpected trim in key lending rate likely heralds further steps to stimulate China’s economy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-central-bank-moves-to-shore-up-recovery-677013a8

France steps up arms supplies to Ukraine to help counteroffensive – Macron

Pravda Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron said that Western countries will intensify the supply of military assistance to Ukraine to help the counterattack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Source: Macron said this at a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish President Andrzej Duda, as reported by European Pravda, citing Reuters. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/13/7406602/

ECB Likely Reaching ‘Cruising Altitude’; Bond Yields Seen in Range Trading

Wall Street Journal Eurozone core government bond yields will stay in a range as the ECB approaches its cruising altitude, according to MFS Investment Management. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ecb-likely-reaching-cruising-altitude-bond-yields-seen-in-range-trading-b2fe5c2d