Europe – Page 136 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine Steps Up Strikes Into Russia as Moscow Pushes Ahead in the East

New York Times Ukraine struck a port across from Crimea and damaged a cargo ferry. But Kyiv’s forces continued to struggle in eastern areas under a relentless Russian assault. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-crimea.html

Final Body Is Recovered From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily

New York Times Hannah Lynch, the 18-year-old daughter of the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was part of a group that had been celebrating her father’s victory in a high-profile fraud case. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/world/europe/italy-sicily-yacht-lynch.html

Modi Arrives in Kyiv as Ukraine Pushes Diplomacy

New York Times Ukrainian officials were portraying the visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India as a welcome show of support for their country during the war with Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/world/europe/ukraine-modi-india.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The final night of the Democratic National Convention. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/briefing/kamala-harris-ukraine-yacht.html

Volcano Erupts Near Fishing Town in Iceland

New York Times The latest eruption, the sixth since December, is part of increased volcanic activity that began in 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/iceland-volcano-eruption.html

What I’m reading: A ‘Book of the Century’ I’d Somehow Missed

New York Times “The Last Samurai,” which has nothing to do with the Tom Cruise movie of the same name, is as good as everyone says. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/interpreter-books-last-samurai.html

Russia Opens New Cases Against Journalists Who Covered Ukrainian Incursion

New York Times Moscow said it was investigating three more reporters, including a CNN correspondent, who crossed into Russian territory to cover the fighting. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/russia-journalists-ukraine-incursion.html

Ukraine Cites Modi Visit as the Fruit of an Emerging Diplomatic Push

New York Times Officials say efforts to engage neutral nations like India along with the military incursion into Russia will strengthen Ukraine’s hand in any peace talks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/ukraine-india-modi-diplomacy.html

TikTok Cucumber Salad Trend Sets Off Shortage in Iceland Groceries

New York Times Icelandic cooks, eager to try the latest social media trend, are amused and a little surprised by their empty produce aisles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/cucumber-iceland-tiktok-trend.html

Germany’s Aid to Ukraine Comes Under New Strain

New York Times With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German aid to Ukraine is under pressure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/germany-ukraine-aid-scholz.html