Prologue Journal – Page 36134 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Gazprom may start gas supplies to Uzbekistan through Kazakhstan in Q4

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The agreement on the transportation of Russian natural gas to consumers in Uzbekistan between Gazprom and Kazakhstan’s QazaqGaz was signed on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum https://tass.com/economy/1633583

Grain deal does not work, how can it be extended — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The foreign minister noted that half of the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ planned package, “concerning Russian fertilizers and food, has not progressed at all” https://tass.com/politics/1633577

Russia’s coal output rises by 1.5% in January-May, exports – by 2%

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that coal production in Russia in 2022 amounted to 443.6 mln metric tons https://tass.com/economy/1633557

Russian forces do everything possible to liberate DPR territory, says acting head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Denis Pushilin pointed out that there are possibilities and desire to further liberate the DPR https://tass.com/politics/1633561

Expert: Russia sees it important to develop cooperation with BRICS countries in Arctic

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. For example, Russia and Brazil have a number of potential cooperation areas, including the protection of Arctic ecosystems, approaches to protection of the indigenous peoples and their development, cooperation in energy, including in the use of renewable energy, Nikolay Korchunov said https://tass.com/economy/1633553

Health, Interior Minister Moshe Arbel visits Morocco

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746565

China supercharges preparedness for massive power outages with first emergency drill of its kind

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The largest and most extensive joint exercise in China’s eastern region aims to ensure that extreme summer weather will not cripple power grids, shut down manufacturing or leave people in the dark. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3224361/china-supercharges-preparedness-massive-power-outages-first-emergency-drill-its-kind?utm_source=rss_feed

Coast Guard Ends Post-9/11 Antiterrorism Patrols at Guantánamo Bay

New York Times Special teams were sent to the U.S. outpost in Cuba after the Sept. 11 attacks. The Coast Guard said a Navy sea patrol assumed their duties. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/us/politics/guantanamo-coast-guard-patrols.html

Russian economy has no gaps due to sanctions — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “If some sectors are closed, others automatically open up and become more profitable,” Dmitry Peskov said https://tass.com/economy/1633537

Pope returns to Vatican after hospital stay for abdominal surgery

Fox News Pope Francis departed Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, on Friday to a crowd of cheers. The pontiff returned to the Vatican following abdominal surgery that left him hospitalized for more than a week. “I’m still alive!” Pope Francis replied to reporters asking how he was doing. POPE FRANCIS MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE POST-SURGERY,…