Prologue Journal – Page 39229 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

ISW explains why Russia is increasingly conducting air attacks on Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The increasingly regular series of strikes by Russian drones and missiles are likely part of a new Russian air campaign aimed at weakening Ukraine’s ability to conduct counteroffensive operations in the near term, according to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402184/

Hong Kong proposes legislation to give people more say on end-of-life care

Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers will have more say on the manner and place of their end-of-life care under a proposed bill and amendments set to be considered at the legislature. Hongkongers, who are over 18 and mentally capable, will be able to set Advance Medical Directives (AMD) to refuse specific life-sustaining treatment, and will…

Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter downed by Russian Su-35 fighter jet near Kupyansk — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The assault and army aviation delivered 11 strikes on manpower, weapons and equipment of Ukraine’s 14th separate mechanized brigade and territorial defense units, the spokesman for Russia’s Battlegroup West, Sergey Zybinsky said https://tass.com/russia/1617415

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, May 15 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday areas follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305150002

Erdogan gets 49.34% after 99.9% of ballots counted; 44.99% garnered by Kilicdaroglu — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The gap between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu stood at less than 4.5 percentage points after 99.2% of votes were counted https://tass.com/world/1617413

Zelensky Visits France After EU Honors Ukraine Fight ‘for Europe’

Moscow Times Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Paris Sunday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/zelensky-visits-france-after-eu-honors-ukraine-fight-for-europe-a81134

Macron, Zelensky call for more sanctions against Russia — joint statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The two presidents also voiced their support for efforts aimed at bringing those responsible for war crimes during the conflict to justice https://tass.com/world/1617409

$14 Billion Deal to Create Mega-Pipeline Company

Wall Street Journal The major energy deal will combine Oneok and Magellan, forming the second-largest U.S.-based pipeline company by stock-market value. https://www.wsj.com/articles/14-billion-deal-to-create-mega-pipeline-company-42d279d6

China’s Central Bank Keeps Key Policy Rates Unchanged

Wall Street Journal China’s central bank kept its key policy rates unchanged as the nation’s banks started to lower deposit rates amid narrowing interest margins. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-central-bank-keeps-key-policy-rates-unchanged-acdc18fa

Colourful past: Hong Kong artists use AI software to transform 1950s photo into life-size image for Central Market display

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Original black and white photo of two fishmongers behind market counter restored, colourised using software trained by processing millions of images. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220510/colourful-past-hong-kong-artists-use-ai-software-transform-1950s-photo-life-size-image-central?utm_source=rss_feed