Europe – Page 28 – Prologue Journal

Zelensky, With Limited Options, Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine

New York Times A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield leave Kyiv searching for a Plan B. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-russia-war.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/briefing/trump-rally-unrwa-ukraine.html

In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward

New York Times British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/uk-budget-labour-starmer.html

How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election

New York Times Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/technology/election-interference-russia-china-iran.html

British Labour Lawmaker Suspended After Punches Thrown

New York Times Video that emerged over the weekend appeared to show Mike Amesbury, a Labour party lawmaker, hitting a man in the face and then repeatedly landing more body blows. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/british-labour-lawmaker-punch-video.html

Ukraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops

New York Times Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/ukraine-russia-north-korean-troops.html

For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

New York Times The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/business/volkswagen-plant-closures-germany.html

Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March

New York Times The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/gerard-depardieu-sexual-assault-trial.html

Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March

New York Times The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/depardieus-sexual-assault-trial-postponed.html

Volkswagen Could Close 3 Plants in Germany to Cut Costs

New York Times The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter factories for the first time in the company’s 87-year history. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/volkswagen-plant-closures-germany.html