Europe – Page 450 – Prologue Journal

A Food-Lovers Tour Through Emilia-Romagna

New York Times The cheese, the pasta, the restaurants with Michelin stars? On a trip to this food-rich region of Italy, a writer’s checklist overflows with delicious options. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/travel/italy-emilia-romagna-bologna-modena.html

This is how military service is sold on Russian TV.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/this-is-how-military-service-is-sold-on-russian-tv.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times A possible advance by Ukraine’s army. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/briefing/ukraine-russia-greece-flooding.html

Slovakia Election Could Shift Sentiment in a Fierce Ukraine Ally

New York Times The vote in Slovakia this month will be a test of European unity on Ukraine, and of Russia’s efforts to undermine it. The front-runner wants to halt arms shipments to Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/world/europe/slovakia-election-russia-ukraine.html

Ukraine Seeks to Punch 2nd Hole in Russian Lines

New York Times Ukrainian soldiers are trying to build on a new breach in enemy lines, but the battle will not be easy, military analysts said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive-zelensky.html

Greece Floods Kill at Least 1, Just as Wildfires Let Up

New York Times The deluge caused extensive damage in central Greece, and killed at least one person, just as firefighters contained blazes in the north. One area had over 25 inches of rain in 15 hours. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/greece-flooding-rain.html

Graft in military spending becomes a headache for Ukraine.

New York Times The removal of Ukraine’s defense minister highlights the enduring challenge of corruption in Ukraine, which has emerged as a rare area of criticism of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/graft-in-military-spending-becomes-a-headache-for-ukraine.html

Cuba Uncovers a Russian Human Trafficking Ring For the War in Ukraine

New York Times The Cuban government said it had begun criminal proceedings against a “trafficking network” that had been recruiting its citizens in both Russia and Cuba for Russia’s armed forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/cuba-russia-war-human-trafficking.html

Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired

New York Times Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/jorge-vilda-coach-spain-soccer.html

Battlefield Update: The entrenchments Ukraine is encountering are ‘not as strong,’ an army spokesman says.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/world/europe/battlefield-update-some-ukrainian-forces-have-reached-another-russian-defensive-line-in-the-south-analysts-say.html