Prologue Journal

Russian occupation forces are taking looted goods away from Zaporizhzhia Oblast – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces are continuing to take looted goods away from the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast under the guise of “evacuation”. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote from the General Staff: “Russian occupiers are continuing to use the evacuation of civilians as a pretext to take away…

Berlin court partially lifts ban on displaying Russian flags at Victory Day events

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Police appealed the decision https://tass.com/world/1614719

Alleged killer of Iraqi security analyst sentenced to death

Washington Post An Iraqi court has issued a death sentence against the alleged killer of prominent Iraqi security analyst known for his expertise on the Islamic State group, nearly three years after his assassination https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/07/iraq-baghdad-hamdawi-alkinani/c0509d1a-ece7-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Yellen says White House needs Congress to avoid debt default

Washington Post Yellen says White House needs Congress to avoid debt default. She made her remarks two days before President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/07/yellen-gop-biden-debt-ceiling/

Syria Readmitted to Arab League, Ending Over a Decade of Isolation for Assad

Wall Street Journal Move represents a rejection of U.S. goals as Arab countries forge policies independent of Western concerns. https://www.wsj.com/articles/syria-readmitted-to-arab-league-ending-over-a-decade-of-isolation-for-assad-6eb15d7

Russians attack Bakhmut with incendiary and phosphorus ammunition – General Staff

Pravda Ukraine On Sunday, Russian troops launched eight missile- and 22 airstrikes on Ukraine, Bakhmut is being attacked with incendiary and phosphorus ammunition. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 18:00 on 7 March Details: Over the course of this day, Russian troops launched eight missile strikes, particularly using two…

Immortal Regiment event held in Lebanese capital

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The procession, bearing portraits of war veterans, then headed to the Russian Center for Science and Culture where a rally and a concert were held https://tass.com/world/1614717