Friday, May 19, 2023

Russia Bans Barack Obama From Entering Country

"Russia has implemented a travel restriction by banning the entry of 500 US nationals,
including former
President Barack Obama. The ban on Obama’s entry into Russia can be interpreted as a symbolic action, reflecting Russia’s disapproval of certain policies pursued during his presidency, as well as Biden’s." TP

Accounting Error In Zelensky's Favor: Collect $3 Billion In Extra Weapons

"Just three days after Politico reported the latest authorization of military aid to
Ukraine was
on pace to run out in mid-summer, the Pentagon on Thursday disclosed it had made an accounting error with previous weapon shipments, overvaluing them by about $3 billion."
ZH

Russia, Iran Pursue Joint Development Of Oil & Gas Fields

"Iran and Russia are considering the joint development of as many as 10 oil and gas fields in Iran, media have reported following a meeting between Iranian officials and a Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak." ZH

Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Received Parcel With Traces of Explosives

"Editor-in-Chief of the RT broadcaster and the Rossiya Segodnya media group Margarita
Simonyan said on Friday that a parcel that was sent to her from Hong Kong did not contain any explosive device.
Earlier in the day, Simonyan said that a parcel with traces of explosives addressed to her had arrived at work." Sputnik

President Zelensky starts visit to Saudi Arabia

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
President Zelensky is planning to present the Ukrainian Peace Formula. In his words, it is necessary to involve as many states as possible in the implementation of this formula, as well as ensure energy security for the next winter period." Ukrin