Prologue Journal – Page 35197 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Zelensky visits Ukrainian army’s frontline positions in Avdeyevka

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The DPR’s acting head, Denis Pushilin, said on April 11 that Russian forces were continuing to encircle Avdeyevka and were keeping the Ukrainian army’s supply routes under tight fire control https://tass.com/politics/1606097

Russia proposes joint ventures with India as solution to supply imbalance

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russia suggests that “Indian producers should be more active in entering the niches that were vacated by a number of foreign companies that left the market,” Denis Manturov said https://tass.com/economy/1606095

IDF Golani soldiers stage walkout, refuse to train after commander is transferred out

Jerusalem Post The soldiers were called in for a disciplinary conversation after laying down their weapons and refusing to train. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739582

American sailors still missing as Mexico ramps up efforts to unravel mystery

Fox News The Mexican navy expanded its search effort for three American sailors who have not been heard from in two weeks. The navy said it is using four patrol boats and a twin-engine prop airplane to search the area but have not reported any signs of the missing trio. Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and…

Russia summons ambassadors of the US, UK, and Canada for “interference in internal affairs”

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/18/7160062/

Iran Army enjoys 90% self-sufficiency in manufacturing military equipment: Cmdr.

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Iranian Army commander praises the force’s self-sufficiency in manufacturing military equipment, including drones. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/18/701799/Iranian-Army-commander-Rear-Admiral-Habibollah-Sayyari-drone-industry-military-defense-equipment-

Global Ports, EuroChem to deliver fertilizers in bulk containers via St. Petersburg port

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The agreement between the two companies will run until the end of 2025 https://tass.com/economy/1606091

Decades of Negligence and Mismanagement Made Turkey’s Earthquake Deadlier

Wall Street Journal A comprehensive review shows that widespread problems in the country’s construction boom under the Erdogan government added to the devastating toll. https://www.wsj.com/articles/turkey-earthquake-construction-death-toll-9193952c

Republicans ready debt ceiling bill amid new fears of June deadline

Washington Post GOP lawmakers seemed upbeat about a plan to couple a debt ceiling increase with spending cuts and other priorities — even as tensions simmered over the details. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/18/gop-debt-ceiling-bill/

AI Is Heading to the Finance Function. Here’s How Risk-Averse CFOs Can Adapt.

Wall Street Journal Nascent technologies promise to disrupt budgeting and forecasting and automate mundane accounting duties, but inertia among finance chiefs may slow adoption. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-is-heading-to-the-finance-function-heres-how-risk-averse-cfos-can-adapt-4249fce1