Europe – Page 265 – Prologue Journal

How One Crack in the Line Opened a Path for the Russians

New York Times When Russian soldiers suddenly showed up in the small town of Ocheretyne in the east, it was clear that something had gone wrong. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/14/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-battlefield.html

Finnish Lawmaker Who Fired Gun Outside Bar Is Expelled From Party

New York Times The lawmaker, Timo Vornanen, from the right-wing nationalist Finns Party is the latest party figure to come under scrutiny. He said he would continue in Parliament. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/world/europe/finland-mp-expelled-timo-vornanen.html

Cataluña votó por el socialismo en unos comicios dominados por la amnistía a los separatistas

New York Times Por primera vez en más de una década, el gobierno regional de Cataluña podría estar dirigido por un partido contrario a la independencia. https://www.nytimes.com/es/2024/05/13/espanol/elecciones-cataluna-2024.html

Hilary Cass Says U.S. Doctors Are ‘Out of Date’ on Youth Gender Medicine

New York Times Dr. Hilary Cass published a landmark report that led to restrictions on youth gender care in Britain. U.S. health groups said it did not change their support of the care. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/health/hilary-cass-transgender-youth-puberty-blockers.html

Putin’s New War Weapon: An Economist Managing the Military

New York Times In his first public appearance as the newly appointed defense minister, Andrei R. Belousov spoke about veterans’ benefits and overcrowded hospitals rather than a new offensive in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/world/europe/russia-defense-minister-ukraine-belousov.html

What to Know About Russia’s Offensive in Ukraine’s Northeast

New York Times Moscow’s forces have captured at least nine villages and settlements near Kharkiv in a push that analysts say is intended to stretch Ukrainian troops and divert them from fighting elsewhere. https://www.nytimes.com/article/russia-ukraine-kharkiv.html

U.K. Police Charge 3 Men With Aiding Hong Kong Intelligence Service

New York Times The three were arrested under Britain’s National Security Act and will appear in court on Monday, the police said. Eight other people detained in the case have been released. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/world/europe/uk-hong-kong-intelligence-arrests.html

Secret Hamas Files Show It Spied on Everyday Palestinians

New York Times Hamas monitored political activity, online posts, and apparently even love lives. Palestinians were stuck between an Israeli blockade and a repressive security force. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/world/europe/secret-hamas-files-palestinians.html

How to Plan a Visit to the V&A Museum in London

New York Times Paintings, ceramics, photography, fashion, furniture and more: The Victoria and Albert Museum is a treasure trove of art and design. Here’s one besotted visitor’s plan for taking it all in. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/travel/london-victoria-and-albert-museum.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/briefing/fighting-ukraine-gaza-northern-lights.html