Notations From the Social Grid (Weekly Edition): #RandomThoughts Courtesy The Economist of London

 As May dawns, we present the following #RandomThoughts courtesy of the Economist of London: 

Few tools to give them Because of Ukraine, America’s arsenal of democracy is depleting The war raises worries about America’s ability to arm its friends

The Economist explains How did Ukraine destroy the Moskva, a large Russian warship? Both Kyivian creativity and Muscovite missteps probably played a role

The botched invasion of Ukraine How rotten is Russia’s army? Vladimir Putin uses warfare to make up for Russia’s weaknesses. That is why he is so dangerous

The Economist explains What is Transnistria and why does it matter to Russia? War in Ukraine is heating up a frozen conflict in Moldova’s breakaway region

Covid hits the capital China claims Beijing is the true test of its pandemic policy Never mind all that chaos in Shanghai

Daily chart America’s economy unexpectedly contracts in the first quarter While underlying measures remain solid, regional differences tell a tale of two Americas

Placards, paralysis and a protocol Nationalists are set for a historic win in Northern Ireland's vote The Good Friday Agreement is under increasing strain