Prologue Journal – Page 32775 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Momentum on side of Russian fighting units near Maryinka, Avdeyevka — DPR leader

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “As for Maryinka, we are registering a redeployment of reserves by the adversary. But, it is still not as rapid as the advances we are registering in both the Maryinka and Avdeyevka areas, where earlier we also registered the redeployment of rather sizeable…

Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.

Wall Street Journal The decision puts pressure on Washington to implement surveillance changes for Europe to allow Meta to keep the data spigot open. https://www.wsj.com/articles/meta-fined-1-3-billion-over-data-transfers-to-u-s-b53dbb04

HQ for aid to liberated territories to be set up in Artyomovsk — DPR leader

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Denis Pushilin noted that after thorough mine clearance operations, specialists would be able to begin assessing the condition of all city buildings https://tass.com/politics/1620979

Typhoon Mawar Heads Toward Guam

New York Times Forecasters said the storm is strengthening as it approaches the Mariana Islands. A typhoon warning is now in effect for Guam and the nearby island of Rota. https://www.nytimes.com/article/typhoon-mawar-guam.html

Under PLA pressure, Taiwan’s F-16V fighter jets get new US missiles

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The F-16V warplanes are scrambled to respond to regular People’s Liberation Army sorties. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3221402/under-pla-pressure-taiwans-f-16v-fighter-jets-get-new-us-missiles?utm_source=rss_feed

Accountant-general blocks UTJ plan of Shavuot bonus for only hassidim

Jerusalem Post The plan would give special grants to hassidic groups who host large events on Shavuot. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743811

Polymetal remains committed to pursue re-domiciliation to Kazakhstan

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The general meeting to be convened in connection with the re-domiciliation will be held on May 30 https://tass.com/economy/1620977

Russia Targets Ukraine’s Dnipro With Drones, Missiles

Moscow Times Officials said the scale of the attack was unprecedented. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/22/russia-targets-ukraines-dnipro-with-drones-missiles-a81228

A Year After a School Shooting, Divisions Run Through Uvalde

New York Times Tensions have flared over new rifts between victims’ families and the police, and between gun owners and newly minted gun-control activists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/us/uvalde-shooting-anniversary-families-guns.html

Tim Scott says GOP voters have ‘hunger’ for positive, conservative message as he declares 2024 candidacy

Fox News EXCLUSIVE – It’s one the biggest questions facing Republican Sen. Tim Scott as he jumps into the race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Will Republican voters be receptive to what Scott calls his “optimistic, positive message anchored in conservatism.” Scott, who on Monday will formally declare his candidacy for the White House…