Prologue Journal – Page 36295 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian Antiwar Activist Dies in Prison After Claiming He Had Been Tortured

New York Times Anatoly Berezikov is believed to be the first person in Russia to die in police custody after being jailed for opposing the invasion of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/russia-antiwar-activist-dies-berezikov.html

Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 41.8 mcm via Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route to supply Russian gas to western and central European countries https://tass.com/economy/1633241

‘Mines Everywhere’: Ukraine’s Offensive Is Proving a Hard Slog

Wall Street Journal After the first probing attacks yielded mixed results, Ukrainian forces have mostly paused their assaults as commanders try to figure out how to punch through Russian lines without taking huge losses. https://www.wsj.com/articles/mines-everywhere-ukraines-offensive-is-proving-a-hard-slog-270a1e4a

Mobile Web Access Blocked at Business Forum Ahead of Putin Speech

Moscow Times According to independent media reports, the disruption is a preventative measure against a possible drone attack on the Russian leader. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/16/mobile-web-access-blocked-at-business-forum-ahead-of-putin-speech-a81528

Russia’s grain harvest to hit 130 mln tons in 2023 — Deputy PM

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Victoria Abramchenko believes that this record may be equaled, with all prerequisites for it in place https://tass.com/economy/1633239

Hong Kong hospital says ‘not protocol’ to check valve involved in baby’s death, chief insists ‘we’re not finding an excuse’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital stops short of admitting human error in tragedy, but says guidelines have been updated and equipment contractor asked to review design. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3224312/hong-kong-hospital-says-not-protocol-check-valve-involved-babys-death-facility-chief-insists-were?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at warehouse in Kursk Region — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the regional authorities will render all the necessary assistance to the enterprise https://tass.com/emergencies/1633235

Russian forces kill married couple in Kherson Oblast

Pravda Ukraine A husband and wife were killed in the village of Novoberyslav in Kherson Oblast in a Russian attack in the early morning of 16 June. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Prokudin: “The Russian army bombarded Novoberyslav with rocket and tube artillery at night. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/16/7407118/

Micron, Blacklisted by Beijing, to Pump $600 Million Into China Expansion

Wall Street Journal Investment by biggest U.S. maker of memory chips comes about a month after major Chinese firms were banned from buying its products. https://www.wsj.com/articles/micron-blacklisted-by-beijing-to-pump-600-million-into-china-expansion-6b8d0075

Russia to open new embassy branch in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746552