Prologue Journal – Page 116 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Trump’s common sense says to ‘step aside” from Kiev, Biden’s pride prevailed — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “It is not for nothing that Donald Trump now constantly says in connection with any conflict, considering US’ position, that there must be common sense,” Russian Foreign Minister said https://tass.com/politics/1921247

UK, Canada, Germany supply the deadliest weapons to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ukrainian Armed Forces receive drones, which are widely used not only in combat operations, but also in attacks on civilian infrastructure, Alexander Bastrykin said https://tass.com/politics/1921245

Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 240 servicemen in Kursk direction in 24 hours

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy lost more than 64,535 servicemen during the fighting in the direction of Kursk https://tass.com/defense/1921243

Taxi driver detained in investigation of deaths of cats he deserted

New Taipei, March 2 (CNA) The New Taipei District Court granted prosecutors’ motion on Sunday to detain a taxi driver who is being investigated for the deaths of seven cats he abandoned during the week. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202503020010

Badra Gunba elected President of Abkhazia according to second round preliminary results

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Gunba has won 54.73% of votes in the second round of Abkhazia’s presidential elections, while his opponent Adgur Ardzinba has won 41.54% of votes https://tass.com/world/1921241

Daycare subsidies for children of military-age yeshiva students officially ends

Jerusalem Post The ending of the program will be a financial blow to some 7,000 haredi families. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-844318

U.S. companies seem to be in no hurry to return to Russian market

Washington Post Trump administration touts “incredible opportunities,” but executives are likely to be cautious https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/02/russia-business-american-sanctions-markets/

A Papal Primer That’s Fiction, but Also Rings True

New York Times “Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/europe/conclave-movie-pope-vatican-oscars.html

Trump’s camp waits for Zelenskyy to “fix the situation” after dispute, NBC says

Pravda Ukraine US President Donald Trump’s administration views the situation following Friday’s public argument in the Oval Office as uncertain and is awaiting the next move from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Source: several White House officials, speaking anonymously to NBC News, as reported by European Pravda Details: NBC News sources said that the incident at…

Iran’s parliament impeaches economy minister, state media says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844321