Europe – Page 16 – Prologue Journal

Russian Strike on Ukrainian City Kills at Least 41, Zelensky Says

New York Times Two ballistic missiles hit an educational institution and a neighboring hospital in Poltava, eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/europe/ukraine-russia-missile-strike-poltava.html

Putin Gets a Red-Carpet Welcome in Mongolia Despite Arrest Warrant

New York Times Ukrainian officials expressed outrage over the Russian leader’s visit, warning it would seek to “ensure that this has consequences” for Mongolia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/asia/putin-mongolia-icc-arrest.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Protests and work stoppages in Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/briefing/israel-protests-biden-harris.html

A U.K. Succession Drama: Who Will Replace U.S. Ambassador Karen Pierce?

New York Times Diplomat Karen Pierce has built alliances with Trump officials and the Biden-Harris administration. But with her term set to end next year, the U.K. government has a dilemma over her replacement. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/europe/karen-pierce-uk-ambassador-washington-successor.html

Two U.S. Marines Attacked in Turkey by Nationalist Youth Group

New York Times Turkish officials said they had detained 15 members of the group. The two servicemen had returned to the ship and were safe, U.S. officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/europe/marines-attacked-turkey.html

Virginia Ogilvy, Confidante to Queen Elizabeth II, Dies at 91

New York Times Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/europe/virginia-ogilvy-dead.html

Putin Arrives in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant

New York Times The Russian president is making a state visit to a country that is heavily dependent on Moscow for oil. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/europe/putin-mongolia.html

Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany

New York Times For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/business/volkswagen-germany-plant-closures.html

Hamas Documents Reveal Tunnel Battle Strategy

New York Times Hamas leaders spent years developing an underground warfare plan. Records from the battlefield show the group’s preparations, including blast doors to protect against Israeli bombs and soldiers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/europe/hamas-tunnels-war-documents.html

France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial

New York Times A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a decade. The questions raised by the case have unsettled the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/europe/france-husband-rape-drug-trial-mazan.html