Prologue Journal – Page 32728 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

The man in charge of knowing when the U.S. runs out of money

Washington Post A team at the Treasury Department is tracking the cash as the debt limit deadline looms. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/21/debt-ceiling-treasury-dave-lebryk/

State funding of PM’s residence dropped by 50% under Bennett, Lapid

Jerusalem Post The Likud claimed that the new data ignores an alleged NIS 50 million spent on renovations on Bennett’s home. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743722

Sudan’s Warring Sides Agree to Weeklong Ceasefire

New York Times The truce is the first to be signed by both sides. It followed weeks of talks in Saudi Arabia between representatives of the two rival generals vying for power in the northeast African nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/africa/sudan-ceasefire.html

Ukrainian forces semi-encircle Bakhmut, Russian troops have to switch to defence – Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister

Pravda Ukraine Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Defence Minister, has said that Ukrainian defenders have semi-encircled the city of Bakhmut, enabling them to effectively destroy the Russian army in that area. Source: Maliar on Telegram Quote from Maliar: “Russia failed to surround Bakhmut and lost some of the dominant heights around the city. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403168/

Infiltration alert activated in Psagot after suspected burglary

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743724

German police investigate possible poisoning of two Russian exiles

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743723

Ukraine must not only win war but also achieve lasting and just peace – Sunak

Pravda Ukraine British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has emphasised his country’s support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia, saying “Ukraine’s security is our security.” Source: Sunak said this in his speech on Sunday in Hiroshima, European Pravda reports with reference to CNN. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403167/

Why Does Ukraine Want F-16s?

New York Times Ukraine’s air force already includes a sizable contingent of fighter jets, but they come with a few problems. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/europe/ukraine-f16-air-force.html

China’s hotels, cinemas feel the love on May 20 from post-pandemic consumers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Accommodation bookings and box office takings were up on ‘520’, a popular day for couples to ramp up the romance. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3221307/chinas-hotels-cinemas-feel-love-may-20-post-pandemic-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed

How Bud Light Blew It

Wall Street Journal With one blunder after another, the brewing giant behind the brand became a case study in how not to handle a culture-war storm https://www.wsj.com/articles/bud-light-boycott-sales-dylan-mulvaney-6c23bb86