Europe – Page 137 – Prologue Journal

What Weapons Is North Korea Accused of Supplying to Russia?

New York Times Moscow needs conventional arms like artillery shells and missiles that North Korea could provide to give it an edge in its war of attrition in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/russia-north-korea-weapons-ukraine.html

Turning Against Orban, Peter Magyar Soars in Hungary

New York Times Peter Magyar, a conservative who was once a well-connected figure in the Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has become an unexpected leader of the country’s opposition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/hungary-magyar-orban.html

Ukraine’s Soldiers Cheer National Soccer Team in Euro 2024

New York Times Soldiers huddled in a bunker with soft drinks and chips to watch Ukraine face Romania, only to suffer heartbreak. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/ukraine-romania-soccer-euro-2024.html

Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions

New York Times It’s summer and the temperature is rising. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your vacation dollars. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/travel/heat-waves-travel-precautions.html

Putin to Visit North Korea, a Newly Crucial Ally as Ukraine War Drags On

New York Times Needing munitions to fight in Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin plans to return to North Korea this week for the first time in nearly a quarter century. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/asia/russia-north-korea-putin-kim.html

Russia Sets Date for Start of Evan Gershkovich Trial

New York Times The announcement of a hearing next week is the most significant movement in the Wall Street Journal reporter’s case since his arrest in March 2023 on espionage charges. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/russia-evan-gershkovich-trial-date.html

‘A Hellscape’: Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees

New York Times Access to medical care and even clean water is limited, and the risk of infection is high, making it difficult for patients to get follow-up surgeries, prosthetics and rehabilitation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/gaza-amputation-hospitals.html

Blast Shelters and Drone Jamming: A Russian City Adapts to War

New York Times While in Moscow the fighting feels far away, residents of Belgorod, 25 miles from the border with Ukraine, have learned to duck for cover when the sirens wail. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/belgorod-russia-ukraine-war.html

5 Beach-City Travel Suggestions

New York Times Already been to Miami, Honolulu and Sydney? These other coastal destinations are vibrant on land and on the water, reliably offering visitors great beaches and urban adventures. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/travel/beach-city-destinations.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Israel plans to pause fighting at a Gaza border crossing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/briefing/israel-fighting-pause-trump-resistance.html