Europe – Page 19 – Prologue Journal

For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits

New York Times A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-veterans.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Justin Trudeau will step down as Canada’s prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/briefing/trudeau-syria-russia.html

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

New York Times With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/uk-elon-musk-far-right.html

Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia

New York Times In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/azerbaijan-plane-crash-russia-criticism.html

Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department

New York Times Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/pope-sister-simona-brambilla-vatican-woman.html

Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/austria-coalition-far-right-chancellor.html

Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove

New York Times Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/kurakhove-russia-ukraine-war.html

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

New York Times Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/starmer-musk-uk-child-sexual-abuse.html

Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case

New York Times The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/nicolas-sarkozy-france-libya.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times The Jan. 6 riot, four years on. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/briefing/capitol-riot-israel-russia.html