Prologue Journal – Page 32819 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘Rights defender’ Germany helped Saddam kill, poison thousands of Iranians: Tehran

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran censures German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock for commenting on human rights in the Islamic Republic. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/23/703936/Iran-Kan-ani-Germany-Baerbock-Sardasht

Russia ready for joint projects with China in renewable energy — PM Mishustin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Mikhail Mishustin, the bilateral relationship in the energy industry is an absolute priority https://tass.com/economy/1621551

Julius Baer Four-Month Figures Miss Views

Wall Street Journal Shares in Julius Baer sank in early trading after figures for the first four months came in below expectations, with a net new money of CHF3.5 billion being notably disappointing, analysts said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/julius-baer-shares-slump-after-weaker-than-expected-4-month-figures-ef11546

Bank of Russia sells foreign currency worth $24.95 mln with settlements on May 22

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Purchase and sale transactions of foreign currency will be carried out by the Bank of Russia on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the “Chinese yuan-ruble” instrument https://tass.com/economy/1621549

Russia unaware of informal communication channels with Vienna — Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We were surprised to find out that Vienna, as it turns out, maintains informal communication channels with Russian authorities. We are unaware of them,” Maria Zakharova said https://tass.com/politics/1621547

Chinese scientists war-game hypersonic strike on US carrier group in South China Sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Military planners conclude the Gerald R. Ford and its fleet could be destroyed ‘with certainty’ in rare published report. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3221495/chinese-scientists-war-game-hypersonic-strike-us-carrier-group-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

2 Russian Soldiers Killed in Border Incursion – Reports

Moscow Times Russian media said two Russian servicemen were killed and four wounded in Monday’s shelling of a closed military camp. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/23/2-russian-soldiers-killed-in-border-incursion-reports-a81238

Ukrainian pilots begin training to use F-16 jets, EU’s top diplomat says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. When asked, in which countries training has already started, Josep Borrell said: “For example, in Poland” https://tass.com/defense/1621545

Russia-China cooperation may include mutual access to advanced technologies — PM Mishustin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mikhail Mishustin believes that “engineering industry for the fuel and energy complex has a significant potential” https://tass.com/economy/1621543

Russia’s Medvedev meets with Laos’ defense chief

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We have a longstanding relationship going back many years, including in the fields of defense and security,” Chansamone Chanyalath noted https://tass.com/defense/1621541