Prologue Journal – Page 32822 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Kremlin deeply concerned about situation in Belgorod Oblast

Pravda Ukraine Dmitry Peskov, Russian Presidential Press Secretary, has said that the penetration of an alleged Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group into the territory of Belgorod Oblast of the Russian Federation causes deep concern. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403467/

Will Syria increase pressure on US forces? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran has an interest in trumpeting tensions with the US in Syria, to encourage the Syrian regime to confront the Americans. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743950

Israel, Morocco sign MoU to build AI and Aeronautics innovation research center

Jerusalem Post The collaboration is yet another example of the blossoming relationship between the Israel and Morocco following the Abraham Accords. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-743949

Antin Pledges $100 Million to Community Clean-Energy Developer PearlX

Wall Street Journal The investment is the first that the Paris-based firm has made in the U.S. from its next-generation infrastructure strategy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/antin-pledges-100-million-to-community-clean-energy-developer-pearlx-4a3b6e69

Defense chief says Austria not engaged in supplying weapons to Ukraine, training troops

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Klaudia Tanne noted that Vienna was making a significant effort to support Kiev https://tass.com/world/1621629

Twelve civilians injured in Ukrainian army’s shelling of Belgorod Region, says governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the Kiev regime’s shelling attacks damaged 29 private homes and three cars https://tass.com/society/1621627

PM Mishustin invites Chinese representatives to SPIEF

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. SPIEF-2023 will be held on June 14-17 https://tass.com/economy/1621625

Zelenskyy: Marine Corps and new brigades to be created in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine On the Day of Naval Forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of the Marine Corps to form new brigades and develop this component of the army. Source: Zelenskyy’s address, posted on his social media Quote: “I am honoured to be here today and congratulate you on the Day of the Naval Forces…

U.S. Default Could Supercharge These Stocks and Spook Allies

Wall Street Journal America’s unquestioned financial might isn’t the only thing in danger if the debt ceiling standoff causes a default. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-default-could-supercharge-these-stocks-and-spook-allies-f337f71

Developing petrochemical technologies important for technological safety — PM Mishustin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mikhail Mishustin also noted that Sinopec has been actively working in Russia for a long time https://tass.com/economy/1621623