Prologue Journal – Page 35271 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Tweet by Russia’s Medvedev about Ukraine hidden in Germany, Poland

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The owner of the social network, Elon Musk, earlier refused to delete the post in which Dmitry Medvedev explains that nobody needs Ukraine https://tass.com/society/1604137

Russians attack Kharkiv Oblast: 4 wounded, volunteer in critical condition

Pravda Ukraine Four people were wounded as a result of a Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast on 13 April, including a volunteer who helped with the evacuation of people who is in critical condition. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “A civilian facility has been damaged in the village…

UK Intelligence: Russia steps up its offensive on Bakhmut, Wagner Group strengthened

Pravda Ukraine Russia has stepped up its offensive on Bakhmut by improving cooperation between the Russian Defence Ministry and the Wagner group. Source: “European Pravda”, UK Defence Intelligence review. “Russia has re-energised its assault on the Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut as forces of the Russian MoD and Wagner Group have improved co-operation,” the review…

Danske Bank Sees Strong First Quarter, Ups Forecast

Wall Street Journal Danske Bank raised its full-year profit guidance and said it expected to report a forecast-beating first-quarter net profit, boosted by higher interest rates and high trading income. https://www.wsj.com/articles/danske-bank-sees-forecast-beating-1q-profit-raises-full-year-guidance-64f1c6b7

Pullout of stabilization fund will not affect stock market: Vice premier

Taipei, April 14 (CNA) A decision to withdraw the National Financial Stabilization Fund from the stock market after a nine-month intervention is unlikely to affect share prices, as the domestic economy and equity market have stabilized, Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan (鄭文燦) said Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304140009

US fanning Ukraine crisis, exacerbating Ukrainians’ suffering — Xinhua

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. While international peace and stability has been the biggest aspiration for developing countries, the agency argued, “it was made out of reach by the United States – the biggest peacebreaker and troublemaker in today’s world” https://tass.com/world/1604135

Ukraine live briefing: China secretly agreed to provide weapons to Russia, documents show; suspected leaker arrested

Washington Post A 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member is suspected of posting the material, which included grim assessments of the war among hundreds of secrets. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/14/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Taiwan shares close up 0.79%

Taipei, April 14 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 124.67 points, or 0.79 percent, at 15,929.43 Friday on turnover of NT$249.61 billion (US$8.21 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304140008

Hong Kong ice hockey body advises other sport associations on how to avoid anthem blunders ahead of handing in report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Before departure tell organisers that searching for anthem online will produce incorrect results, says team leader. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217042/hong-kong-ice-hockey-body-advises-other-sport-associations-how-avoid-anthem-blunders-ahead-handing?utm_source=rss_feed

Learning to Love My Incomprehensible Kiwi Accent

New York Times It’s surprising how hard it is for New Zealanders to make themselves understood in America. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/asia/learning-to-love-my-incomprehensible-kiwi-accent.html