Europe – Page 19 – Prologue Journal

Russia’s Youngest Conscripts Suddenly See Combat Against Ukraine’s Invasion

New York Times The long-sacrosanct practice of keeping young Russian army conscripts off the front lines is eroding as the lack of troops in Russia’s Kursk region indicates a manpower shortage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/russia-ukraine-conscripts-kursk.html

Hurling, a Centuries-Old Irish Sport, Turns to New Materials

New York Times For centuries, the sport’s wooden sticks have been made from Ireland’s ash trees. But with a disease destroying forests, the ancient game is turning to different materials. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/hurling-ireland-ash-bamboo.html

The Angry East

New York Times As east Germans vote, a region in decline is searching for answers on the political extremes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/world/europe/germany-saxony-elections.html

Putin Makes First Visit to I.C.C. Member State Since Arrest Warrant

New York Times The Russian president will travel to Mongolia, a member of the International Criminal Court, which issued a warrant for his arrest in 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/europe/putin-visit-mongolia-icc.html

Maduro Appears to Send Two Foreign Members of Ukraine’s Military to Face Trial in Russia

New York Times Two Colombian soldiers who had fought for Ukraine are now under arrest in Moscow. They wound up there after stopping over in Venezuela, which apparently extradited them. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/americas/venezuela-ukraine-military-russia.html

Maduro Appears to Send Two Foreign Members of Ukraine’s Military to Face Trial in Russia

Nicole Kidman Bares Everything in the Sexy Drama ‘Babygirl’

New York Times The star is taking chances again in this look at a woman reconciling her sexual fantasies. The movie was the talk of the Venice Film Festival. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/movies/nicole-kidman-babygirl-venice-film-festival.html

Ukraine Investigating Potential Causes of the Crash of an F-16

New York Times There are indications that friendly fire may have been involved, a Western official said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/europe/ukraine-f16-crash.html

Basel Will Host Eurovision Song Contest (Unless Its Taxpayers Revolt)

New York Times Many in the Swiss city celebrated the announcement. But after a debate about the cost, a conservative party wants a referendum over whether the public should pay. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/arts/music/eurovision-2025-basel-switzerland.html

Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons

New York Times Staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates, with recent uprisings turning deadly. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/europe/russian-prisons-inmate-uprisings.html