Europe – Page 3 – Prologue Journal

Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.

New York Times President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/ukrainians-trump-voices.html

Trump Falsely Suggests Ukraine Is to Blame for the War: What to Know

New York Times A look at how the war in Ukraine began, the state of the peace talks and why the country isn’t holding elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/trump-zelensky-ukraine-comments.html

Meet Germany’s Far-Right Leader, a Study in Contradictions

New York Times Alice Weidel of the nationalist, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany lives in Switzerland and is married to a Sri Lankan-born woman. She had led her party to second place before Sunday’s election. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/alice-weidel-germany-far-right-afd.html

Kremlin Message to Trump: There’s Money to Be Made in Russia

New York Times Russian officials are arguing that American companies stand to make billions of dollars by re-entering Russia. The White House is listening. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/trump-russia-ukraine-putin-trump.html

European Leaders Try to Recalibrate After Trump Sides With Russia on Ukraine

New York Times The American president’s latest remarks embracing Vladimir Putin’s narrative that Ukraine is to blame for the war have compounded the sense of alarm among traditional allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/europe-trump-russia-ukraine.html

Zelensky Urges ‘More Truth’ After Trump Suggests Ukraine Started the War

New York Times The remarks by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were some of his most pointed yet about President Trump’s views on the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-trump-russia-war.html

As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy

New York Times Many people in Russia expressed relief that an end to the conflict in Ukraine seemed nearer and that the hardships of war, and the shunning of their country by much of the world, may soon end. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/russia-ukraine-trump-talks.html

Meet Germany’s Far-Right Leader, a Study in Contradictions

‘White Lotus’ Star Natasha Rothwell on Her Top Places to Visit in London

New York Times Smitten with England before she became a regular visitor, the actress, who returns as Belinda in Season 3, tells us why London is “a good city to get nerdy in.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/travel/natasha-rothwell-london-places-to-visit.html

Pope Francis Has ‘Peaceful Night’ After Pneumonia Diagnosis, Vatican Says

New York Times The Vatican said Francis had slept well and eaten breakfast. A further medical update is expected later on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/europe/pope-francis-health.html