Prologue Journal – Page 35243 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Four attackers on police in March’s shootout in Ingushetia wiped out, two more detained

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The press service of the head of the republic reported that, based on the testimony of the detained militants, caches with weapons and ammunition were discovered, and nine accomplices of the bandit group, who are residents of Ingushetia and Chechnya, were identified and…

Russian forces wipe up fuel depot of Ukrainian airborne brigade in DPR

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The official representative of the department, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, said that the operational-tactical aviation, missile forces and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces groups of troops defeated the 73rd artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at firing positions, manpower and equipment…

Ukraine’s Zelensky imposes sanctions on 80 Russian athletes

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Among them are figure skater Ilya Averbukh and football player Igor Akinfeev https://tass.com/world/1604841

Russian air defense forces intercept five HIMARS rockets, down three drones

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The official representative of the department, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, said that since the beginning of the special military operation, 407 aircraft, 228 helicopters, 3,756 UAVs, 415 air defense systems, 8,677 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,085 combat vehicles of the RZSO, 4,593…

Russia’s Nepomnyashchy defeats China’s Ding in fifth game for world chess crown

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian noted that he had an advantage against Ding Liren https://tass.com/sport/1604847

Is US-Vietnam pledge to boost ties after Antony Blinken’s Hanoi visit mere ‘diplomatic symbolism’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A strategic partnership with US would ‘help Vietnam improve its diplomatic position’ but analysts say Vietnam has long been nervous about provoking China. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3217203/us-vietnam-pledge-boost-ties-after-antony-blinkens-hanoi-visit-mere-diplomatic-symbolism?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese exporters upbeat as Canton Fair opens to foreign visitors for first time in 3 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. OVer 100,000 foreign visitors are expected at the trade fair, which opened on Saturday and is a key platform for the country’s exporters. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3217192/chinese-exporters-upbeat-canton-fair-opens-foreign-visitors-first-time-3-years?utm_source=rss_feed

CSX Boss: Railroads’ Efficiency Model Wasn’t Implemented Properly

Wall Street Journal New CEO Joe Hinrichs says railroads’ use of the vaunted precision-scheduling model hasn’t put enough focus on employees and customers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/csx-boss-says-railroads-efficiency-model-wasnt-implemented-properly-967f699e

What Does the Class of 2023 Want From Employers? Mental-Health Benefits, for One Thing

Wall Street Journal A survey also finds that these new graduates are less interested in full-time remote work. https://www.wsj.com/articles/class-of-2023-employers-mental-health-benefits-224b38c4

The World Is Volatile but Luxury Brands Look Serene

Wall Street Journal Hermès and LVMH beat high expectations for first-quarter sales. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-world-is-volatile-but-luxury-brands-look-serene-4e853378