Prologue Journal – Page 36266 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

U.S. Support for Ukraine Aid Starts to Fray After Debt Limit Deal

New York Times Spending caps set by the debt limit bill have empowered critics of U.S. aid to Ukraine, threatening the bipartisan coalition that has kept military assistance flowing to Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/us/politics/us-ukraine-spending.html

Michigan city votes against allowing Pride flags on public property after contentious council meeting

Fox News A city near Detroit, Michigan, decides against allowing Pride flags on public property after a bizarre and contentious municipal meeting. The Hamtramck City Council voted Tuesday to ban Pride flags from public flag poles due to opposition from religious groups who disagree with the ideology represented by the symbol. “We want to respect the…

Loose ends must be tied up ahead of BRICS summit in South Africa — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Yury Ushakov noted that active preparations for the summit had already begun https://tass.com/politics/1632393

Ozon provides clarification on sanctions against Sistema imposed in May

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ozon and its subsidiaries are not designated under the sanctions regimes of the European Union, United Kingdom or the US, the statement says https://tass.com/economy/1632391

‘I Wear It Every Single Day.’ Why 20-Somethings Can’t Get Enough of This Y2K Hair Trend

Wall Street Journal A 2000s-era staple, the claw clip is back—but with a high-fashion twist. How this hair hack can keep you cool all summer. Plus, six options to try. https://www.wsj.com/articles/claw-clip-hairstyle-y2k-hair-trend-360dee4a

Fierce battle is ongoing, but we advance steadily – Deputy Defence Minister on counteroffensive

Pravda Ukraine It is extremely challenging for the Ukrainian forces to conduct the counteroffensive as the Russian forces have densely mined the fields and are actively resisting, but despite this, the Defence Forces are steadily advancing. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406888/

Ukrainian Vampire drone drops aid to residents of the occupied Left Bank of the Dnipro

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Vampire attack drone, which previously destroyed Russians, now delivers humanitarian aid to Ukrainians under Russian occupation. Source: Mykhailo Fedorov, minister of Digital Transformation, on Telegram Details: According to him, the Russians do not evacuate local residents from flooded areas and do not allow Ukraine to do so. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406886/

Russia not to extend grain deal unless agreements enforced by July 17 — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “I have to state again that any further extension is out of the question unless the Istanbul package of agreements is enforced as it was initiated by the UN Secretary-General,” the Russian foreign minister said https://tass.com/politics/1632389

Former Austrian Foreign Minister Kneissl to attend SPIEF — program

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Karin Kneissl is scheduled to deliver speeches at several sessions at the forum https://tass.com/economy/1632387

Ukrainian forces haven’t gained an inch since starting offensive in Zaporozhye — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Yevgeny Balitsky noted that the Russian troops had prepared very well in Zaporozhye https://tass.com/politics/1632385