Prologue Journal – Page 39352 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with his Polish counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3386587/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-with-polish-deputy/

Estonia’s Foreign Minister to Stoltenberg: Ukraine should receive “roadmap” of joining NATO

Pravda Ukraine During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, discussed the Alliance’s further support for Ukraine and preparations for the Vilnius Summit. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400900/

Border Cities Strained by Migrant Surge Brace for Title 42 Expiration

Wall Street Journal Cities near the Mexican border like El Paso, Texas, are bracing for an influx of migrants as Title 42 border restrictions are lifted. WSJ’s Alicia A. Caldwell explains how officials are preparing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/border-cities-strained-by-migrant-surge-brace-for-title-42-expiration-a8e4c1a0

Akhmat special forces unit ready to take up positions in Artyomovsk — Chechnya’s leader

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We would like the last remaining two kilometers to be taken not at the expense of the lives of our warriors but as a result of mutual understanding, support and the determination of commanders and soldiers,” Ramzan Kadyrov noted https://tass.com/politics/1614351

Jeffrey Epstein Excuses

Wall Street Journal Wealthy and well-connected people surely could have gone elsewhere for financial advice and philanthropic support. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jeffrey-epstein-excuses-8b6754f7

DOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act

Defense.gov Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros Jr. signed a policy to implement of the Brandon Act and improve the process for service members to seek mental health support. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3386581/dod-announces-implementation-of-the-brandon-act/

ZNPP operating as usual following decision to evacuate people — Rosenergoatom

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also “continue to work in the same regime”, Renat Karchaa said https://tass.com/world/1614347

4 frontline Ukrainian oblasts to receive additional US$81 million funds

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to give additional 3 billion hryvnias [approximately US$81 million] to “strengthen capacities” in 4 frontline oblasts. Source: Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, on Telegram Details: Shmyhal said that the government has allocated additional 3. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400897/

After Jan. 6 Sedition Convictions, Far-Right Threats Remain

New York Times The Justice Department has been successful in holding leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to account, but threats from other groups and radicalized individuals are on the rise. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/us/politics/jan-6-sedition-proud-boys-far-right.html

COVID-19 patients to continue to receive proper care in Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier on Friday, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency https://tass.com/world/1614343