Prologue Journal – Page 32726 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ukraine’s Zelensky appears to confirm loss of Bakhmut

Jerusalem Post Russia claimed on Saturday to have fully captured the smashed eastern Ukrainian city. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743714

Terrorists shoot at military post near Tulkarm, no injuries reported

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743713

Biden announces new military aid package for Kiev — Reuters

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the news agency, Biden said during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the G7 summit in Japan that the US was doing everything to strengthen Kiev’s military power https://tass.com/world/1620689

Zelensky tells Biden Ukraine no longer controls Artyomovsk

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “But you have to understand that there is nothing left there. It’s a pity, it’s a tragedy, but as of today Bakhmut is only in our hearts. There is nothing in this place”, he said https://tass.com/world/1620687

Zelenskyy on whether Bakhmut is under the control of Ukrainian forces: I think no

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Japan on 21 May that he was not sure that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were in control of the city of Bakhmut, destroyed by Russian forces. Source: DW; AP Details: Asked during the G7 summit in Hiroshima whether Ukraine controls the city, Zelenskyy replied: “I think, no”.…

Two-year-old girl drowns in private pool in northern Israel

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743712

UK intends to begin training Ukrainian pilots this summer — prime minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He also added that “we have made a real breakthrough at this summit, thanks to President Biden’s support for an international coalition to provide F-16 jets” https://tass.com/world/1620685

Iranian border guards killed in clashes on Pakistan border

Jerusalem Post The area bordering Pakistan is a contentious one, with it serving as a center for protests by the Baloch minority in Iran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743711

British intelligence assesses change of tactics in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The Russian Federation has begun to use unarmed reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) more often during its missile attacks deep into Ukraine. Source: an intelligence review by the UK Ministry of Defence, as European Pravda reports. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403148/

UK prime minister slams China ‘biggest challenge to global security’

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The G7 also demonstrated unity of purpose on China,” the British head of government said https://tass.com/world/1620681