Prologue Journal – Page 32820 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Hamburg court jails man who called Ukraine a “terrorist state” and supported Russia

Pravda Ukraine On Monday 22 May, the Hamburg Regional Court sentenced 32-year-old Marcel J. up to three years in prison, for approving Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine and possession of weapons, among other things. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403455/

Taiwan shares end flat amid caution over U.S. debt ceiling talks

Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Tuesday after fluctuating in a narrow range as market sentiment remained cautious over debt ceiling negotiations in the United States, dealers said. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305230015

Madrid unable to help Kiev with F-16s, pilot training — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Margarita Robles reiterated that earlier, Kiev received six Leopard tanks from Spain https://tass.com/world/1621585

Israeli investors to construct state-of-the-art sports complex in Ukraine

Jerusalem Post Many residents across Ukraine, specifically in Bucha, are gradually returning home and actively seeking a semblance of normalcy. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-743942

Israel Police save unique Bar Kochba revolt coffins from grave robbers

Jerusalem Post Unique carvings were found on ossuaries in the damaged burial cave in northern Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743940

Pro-Putin Party Fields 100 Ukraine War Participants for Office

Moscow Times Fifty-one of United Russia’s primary candidates have directly taken part in fighting, with many currently on the battlefield. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/23/pro-putin-party-fields-100-ukraine-war-participants-for-office-a81239

Hungary’s Orban: Better ties with Sweden needed before NATO membership

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743941

President Zelensky says he returns to Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Ukrainian president paid visits to a number of countries in recent weeks https://tass.com/world/1621581

Russia unaware of alleged informal communication channels with Vienna — Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Maria Zakharova conceded the possibility that such statements by the Austrian official were driven by “a desire to justify one’s actions and leave room for yet another maneuver amid the turbulence of the international situation” https://tass.com/politics/1621579

7 dead in Thailand school roof collapse, including 4 children sheltering from rainstorm

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Strong winds and rain caused a metal roof on a school’s activity centre to collapse, officials said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3221535/7-dead-thailand-school-roof-collapse-including-4-children-sheltering-rainstorm?utm_source=rss_feed