Prologue Journal – Page 36029 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Scholz says Prigozhin’s rebellion weakens Putin

Pravda Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes last weekend’s failed rebellion in Russia weakened President Vladimir Putin, but the aftermath for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains unclear. Source: Scholz in an interview with ARD, as reported by European Pravda Quote: “This shows that there are cracks in autocratic structures and power structures; and that he…

Dollar down to 86.24 rubles, euro down to 93.68 rubles on Moscow Exchange

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The dollar exchange rate has dropped by 13.25 kopecks, the euro went down by 62.75 kopecks https://tass.com/economy/1640151

Kramatorsk missile strike: death toll rises to 12

Pravda Ukraine On the morning of June 29, rescuers pulled the body of another dead person from under the rubble; thus, the number of people recently killed by the Russians in Kramatorsk increased to 12. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Details: Rescuers clarify that a total of 12…

Australia inquiry finds ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian, China-linked MP Daryl Maguire engaged in corrupt conduct

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The state’s graft watchdog said Berejiklian failed to notify it of her concerns that Maguire, with whom she was in a relationship, may have engaged in corrupt conduct. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3225843/australia-inquiry-finds-ex-nsw-premier-gladys-berejiklian-china-linked-mp-daryl-maguire-engaged?utm_source=rss_feed

Despite Hong Kong ban, what are the dangers of CBD sweets for children? Here are the side-effects, medicinal value and risks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two young girls sent to hospital this week after relative allegedly fed them sweets containing prohibited substance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225849/despite-hong-kong-ban-what-are-dangers-cbd-sweets-children-what-you-need-know-about-side-effects?utm_source=rss_feed

Netanyahu Revives Judicial Overhaul Stripped of Most Controversial Piece

Wall Street Journal In a wide-ranging interview, the Israeli prime minister says he wants to find middle ground on court-system changes and Ukraine. https://www.wsj.com/articles/netanyahu-revives-judicial-overhaul-stripped-of-most-controversial-piece-33160de

Big Oil Mulls a Slippery Future

Wall Street Journal Ask energy executives how much oil the world will need by 2050 and you will get very different opinions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-oil-mulls-a-slippery-future-bb8d07bb

Pepper…and Salt

Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-14ded9db

A historic rise in global conflict deaths suggests a violent new era

Washington Post More than 238,000 people died in global conflict last year, according to a new study, marking a 96 percent increase year over year. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/29/conflict-war-deaths-global-peace-rise-casualty/

Ukraine’s defenders destroy 11 Russian artillery units

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s defence forces have had 40 combat encounters with Russians over the course of the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 06:00 on 29 June Details: During the past day, Russian occupiers hit their targets using Iranian-made Shahed UAVs. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/29/7409026/