Prologue Journal

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

Russian Recruits Jailed for 3 Years for Refusing to Fight in Ukraine

Moscow Times Yury Degtyarev and Alexei Selivanov were among the first recruits charged with refusing military service. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/russian-recruits-jailed-for-3-years-for-refusing-to-fight-in-ukraine-a80730

Armed Gang Kills 3 Police Officers in Russia’s North Caucasus

Moscow Times The shootout came as authorities searched for suspects in recent attacks against law enforcement. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/armed-gang-kills-3-police-officers-in-russias-north-caucasus-a80731

Russian Economic Prospects ‘Foggy’ as Sanctions Cut Deep

Moscow Times Putin can afford to bankroll his war for another “three to four years,” according to one expert. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/06/russian-economic-prospects-foggy-as-sanctions-cut-deep-a80729

Russia Says Ukrainian Aircraft Crashed in Border Region

Moscow Times Ukrainian officials have not yet commented on the incident. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/05/russia-says-ukrainian-aircraft-crashed-in-border-region-a80727

Russia Probes Stand-Up Comedians for Mocking Pro-War Blogger’s Assassination

Moscow Times Two popular comedians are in hot water over an on-stage joke about this week’s bomb killing of Vladlen Tatarsky. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/05/russia-probes-stand-up-comedians-for-mocking-pro-war-bloggers-assassination-a80726