Prologue Journal – Page 32833 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

China and Russia, Targets of a Contentious G7 Summit, Draw Closer

New York Times Beijing and Moscow are holding visits this week as alarm grows in China that Western countries backing Ukraine are turning their attention to Asia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/world/asia/china-g7-russia-us.html

How Ukraine found itself on the verge of another crisis with Poland

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7162237/

Russia adopts law allowing confiscation of conscripts’ passports

Pravda Ukraine The Russian State Duma [the lower chamber of the parliament – ed.] finally supported the amendments to the law, and now the Russian authorities will be able to seize passports from citizens in case of military service. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403491/

Hong Kong retail investors to start trading major cryptocurrency tokens from June 1 as new virtual-assets regime kicks off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s new regulatory framework comes amid the city’s drive to become a global Web3 hub, despite other governments’ growing apprehension for virtual assets. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3221580/hong-kong-retail-investors-start-trading-major-cryptocurrency-tokens-june-1-new-virtual-assets?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: Beijing’s new research ship expected to explore contested waters

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Electric-powered vessel can operate for 60 days straight and will carry out scientific monitoring in ‘distant seas’, according to reports. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221579/south-china-sea-beijings-new-research-ship-expected-explore-contested-waters?utm_source=rss_feed

Youngkin ad declares ‘parents still matter’ amid 2024 speculation

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin released an ad Tuesday that declares “parents still matter” as speculation grows over whether he’s readying a 2024 presidential run. The ad released by Youngkin’s state super PAC Spirit of Virginia highlights multiple comments by Democrats that denigrate Virginia parents and their role in the public education…

Ron DeSantis Floats ‘7-2 Conservative Majority’ on Supreme Court

New York Times With his 2024 campaign imminent, Ron DeSantis pointed to how he could tilt the court further to the right. He also highlighted his ability to serve for eight years as president, unlike Donald Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/us/politics/desantis-supreme-court.html

What the Colorado River Deal Means for California

New York Times The plan would “mean new reductions for California,” says the New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/us/colorado-river-drought-california.html

FBI’s Misuse of Foreign Spying Law Complicates Push to Renew It

Wall Street Journal Lawmakers, citing agency “abuses” and concerns about a new surveillance technique, say they are reluctant to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fbis-misuse-of-foreign-spying-law-complicates-the-push-to-renew-it-3a1a9784

Russians attack Kozatske in Kherson Oblast, woman killed

Pravda Ukraine One person died in the Russian shelling of the village of Kozatske, Kherson Oblast, on the morning of 23 May. Source: Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s office on Telegram Quote: “On the morning of 23 May, the Russian army launched a mortar attack on the village of Kozatske. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7403489/