Europe – Page 339 – Prologue Journal

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Ukraine turns to Europe for more support. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/world/europe/ukraine-aid-europe-indonesia-election.html

Russia Used a New Hypersonic Missile, Ukraine Says

New York Times Russia has not confirmed that a Zircon hypersonic missile was used. The United States says it’s looking into the claim. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/world/europe/russia-hypersonic-missile-ukraine.html

Performance by Maestro With Russian Ties Is Canceled in Vienna

New York Times A Teodor Currentzis concert at the Wiener Festwochen was canceled after the Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv, also on the program, raised concerns about his ties to Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/arts/music/teodor-currentzis-canceled.html

As U.S. Weighs Aid, Ukraine Turns to European Allies for Support

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to seek more military assistance in Berlin, Paris and possibly London. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/world/europe/zelensky-military-aid-ukraine-russia.html

This Arctic Circle Town Expected a Green Energy Boom. Then Came Bidenomics.

New York Times Generous subsidies are helping the United States steal green industries from Europe, as countries race to secure the energy supplies of the future. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/business/economy/norway-inflation-reduction-act.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Israel’s deadly operation to rescue two hostages. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/briefing/israel-hostage-rafah-trump-court.html

Finland’s New President Faces Unexpected First Test: Not Russia, but Trump

New York Times Alexander Stubb was elected vowing to bolster Finland’s new role in NATO, just as Trump’s threats have thrown the future of the alliance into doubt. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/world/europe/finland-president-trump-nato.html

Pope and Argentina’s President Appear to Find Some Common Ground

New York Times The two men hold radically different world views and the president, Javier Milei, has spoken about Francis in harsh terms, but the Vatican said their meeting was “cordial.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/world/europe/pope-argentina-javier-milei.html

No Deposits This Year at Love Bank, a Museum of Affection Hit by Fire

New York Times Efforts are underway to restore the Love Bank museum in Slovakia, which celebrates the “world’s longest love poem” and rents tiny boxes to house romantic keepsakes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/arts/design/love-bank-museum-of-affection.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Trump’s anti-NATO outburst. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/briefing/trump-nato-outburst-pakistan-election.html