Prologue Journal – Page 35956 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

CWB forecasts highs of over 38℃ in northern, eastern Taiwan

Taipei, July 6 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) extended its heat alert on Thursday afternoon to more parts of the country, including the Greater Taipei Area and eastern Taiwan, and forecasted highs of over 38 degrees Celsius in the next couple of days. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202307060024

US expected to send cluster munitions to Ukraine — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Armies in many countries are equipped with such ammunition in the form of bombs, artillery shells and missile warheads https://tass.com/world/1643523

Georgian ambassador leaves Ukraine due to situation with Saakashvili

Pravda Ukraine Georgiy Zakarashvili, Georgia’s ambassador to Ukraine, left Kyiv on 6 July at Ukraine’s request amid the situation surrounding former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili. Source: Georgian media outlet Interpressnews, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, as reported by European Pravda Zakarashvili was supposed to leave Ukraine within 48 hours starting Tuesday, 4…

Mariupol metallurgical plants can be rebuilt in 3-5 years using green technologies – Metinvest

Pravda Ukraine It may take from three to five years to resume production at the Azovstal steel plant and the Illich Iron and Steel Works in the city of Mariupol after its liberation using eco-friendly technologies. Source: Yurii Ryzhenkov, CEO of the Metinvest group, in an interview for the FAQ talks, as reported by the…

Sales of new cars in Russia up 133% in June to 87,300 units – AEB

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Avtovaz traditionally remained the leading brand in terms of sales in the reporting period, the statement reads https://tass.com/economy/1643521

Heat Wave in Mexico: Hermosillo Above 120 Degrees

New York Times During the most recent heat wave, residents of the northern city of Hermosillo struggled to breathe in the scorching temperatures. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/world/americas/hermosillo-mexico-heat.html

Ukraine may buy two Russian nuclear reactors from Bulgaria – WSJ

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine is close to reaching an agreement with Bulgaria about the purchase of two Russian-made nuclear reactors and other critical energy equipment. Source: The Wall Street Journal, referring to the officials familiar with the situation, as European Pravda reported Details: The negotiations concerning the agreement are ongoing. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/6/7410151/

Russian University Graduates Protest in Support of Journalist Attacked in Chechnya

Moscow Times “Fingers broken in 14 places is the price we pay now for the opportunity to tell people the truth,” said one of the students involved in the protest. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/06/russian-university-graduates-protest-in-support-of-journalist-attacked-in-chechnya-a81760

What EU wants to replace confiscation of Russian assets

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/6/7165160/

Redeployment of Wagner PMC to Belarus depends on Russian authorities — Lukashenko

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. If the Russian authorities consider it necessary to deploy some troops from Wagner PMC in Belarus for some rest and training, the Belarusian leader will execute the order https://tass.com/defense/1643515