Europe – Page 447 – Prologue Journal

What Is the G20?

New York Times The Group of 20 nations aims to unite world leaders around shared challenges. Here is what to know as this year’s summit meeting kicks off in India. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/09/world/europe/what-is-the-g20.html

Watching ‘Barbie’ and Thinking About Death

New York Times A summer blockbuster left a Times columnist uncomfortable. A new play about art under totalitarianism helped her understand why. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/europe/watching-barbie-and-thinking-about-death.html

Elon Musk Refused to Let Ukraine Use Starlink for Drone Attack on Russian Fleet

New York Times News that Mr. Musk did not allow the use of his Starlink satellite network highlights concerns in Kyiv and Washington about his outsize influence in the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/europe/elon-musk-ukraine-starlink-drones.html

Elon Musk Acknowledges Withholding Starlink Service to Thwart Ukrainian Attack

New York Times The Starlink satellite internet service, which is operated by Mr. Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, has been a digital lifeline for soldiers and civilians in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/europe/elon-musk-starlink-ukraine.html

After Prigozhin’s Death, a High-Stakes Scramble for His Empire

New York Times A shadowy fight is playing out on three continents for control of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s sprawling interests as head of the Wagner mercenary group. The biggest prize: His lucrative operations in Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/europe/prigozhin-wagner-russia-africa.html

Cuba Arrests 17 People It Accuses of Recruiting for Russia’s War in Ukraine

New York Times Cuba’s government says it is taking action against a “human trafficking network” that was trying to bring Cuban citizens into the Russian military. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/world/americas/cuba-arrests-russia-ukraine-war.html

Jorma Panula: The Teacher Behind the Greatest Conductors

New York Times At 93, the Finnish classical music eminence Jorma Panula has generations of students spread around the globe, with more on the way. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/arts/music/jorma-panula-finland-conductors.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The G20 summit in New Delhi. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/briefing/g20-new-delhi-drones-russia.html

Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Home to Key Military Base, Is Rocked by Drone Strikes

New York Times Ukraine never acknowledges strikes on Russian soil, but the incursions are happening with increasing frequency. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/world/europe/drone-strikes-rostov-russia.html

Researchers Identify Jews Aided by Catholics in Nazi Era as Pope Was Silent

New York Times The names were found in documents recently studied by the Vatican, but historians say they don’t change the fundamental understanding of the church’s actions during the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/world/europe/world-war-2-pius-jews.html