Europe – Page 387 – Prologue Journal

Putin Eyes Another Term as President, With War as Backdrop

New York Times There is little doubt about the outcome, should he run, but the election in March carries more significance as the first one since the invasion of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/23/world/europe/putin-russia-election-president.html

Olympic Truce for Paris 2024 Collides With Reality

New York Times Amid two prominent wars and other conflicts around the globe, a biennial call at the United Nations for peace during the Games felt even more symbolic than usual. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/23/world/europe/olympics-truce-2024.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times The intricacies of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/23/briefing/hamas-israel-hostages-netherlands.html

White House Eyes Possible Threat to Good Friday Agreement

New York Times Biden administration officials are watching whether the British government’s attempt to salvage its Rwanda asylum policy risks undermining the Northern Ireland peace accord. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/23/world/europe/britain-rwanda-northern-ireland.html

Far-Right Party Predicted to Win Dutch Elections in Landslide

New York Times The party of Geert Wilders, a longtime political provocateur with a history of antipathy toward immigrants and Islam, held a wide lead, according to exit polls. The result could send shock waves through Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/world/europe/dutch-elections-far-right-wilders.html

Student’s Killing Pushes Italy to Confront Violence Against Women

New York Times The case of Giulia Cecchettin, found dead days before she would have graduated, has prompted an outpouring of rage and debate on how to shift an entrenched culture of chauvinism. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/world/europe/italy-giulia-cecchettin-violence-against-women.html

Putin Bristles as G20 Leaders Criticize Aggression in Ukraine

New York Times For Mr. Putin, it was a rare interaction with Western leaders since the start of the war last year. It was also the first time he had to listen to direct public criticism at an international event. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/world/europe/putin-ukraine-russia-war-g20.html

Giving Thanks When the World is on Fire

New York Times This year, I cannot count my blessings without also counting the sorrows and fears that lurk in their shadows. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/world/europe/giving-thanks-when-the-world-is-on-fire.html

Ukraine Heads Into Winter With a Fragile Power Grid

New York Times Facilities remain hobbled by Russian attacks, repair work is unfinished and there is little spare equipment, although air defenses have been strengthened. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/world/europe/ukraine-power-grid-russian-airstrikes.html

Hallmark Christmas Movies Are Falling for Europe

New York Times More and more of the cozy Christmas movies on Hallmark and Lifetime are set on the continent. But onscreen, it’s a Europe doused in holiday magic. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/movies/christmas-movies-hallmark-lifetime-europe.html