Europe – Page 471 – Prologue Journal

The Hidden Trauma of Ukraine’s Soldiers

New York Times Facing a growing mental health crisis among soldiers, Ukraine’s therapists and doctors use a variety of treatments, but the need far outstrips the available care. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/world/europe/ukraine-war-soldiers-trauma-therapy.html

The Ukrainian Mechanics Who Fix Tanks at the War’s Frontline

New York Times Behind the thousands of troops fighting the counteroffensive are engineers and technicians who perform an essential, and often dangerous, job. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/world/europe/ukraine-war-mechanics-tanks.html

At Least 5 Dead in Blast at Gas Station in Russia’s Dagestan Region

New York Times Unconfirmed reports from a Russian news agency said the death toll from the explosion, whose cause was not yet known, could be 25 or more. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/dagestan-russia-gas-station-blast.html

Russia Fires Warning Shots and Boards a Freighter in the Black Sea

New York Times Russia’s military made good on its threats to enforce its blockade of Ukraine, adding to the tensions in an increasingly active theater of war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/russia-freighter-black-sea.html

U.S. Ambassador Meets Evan Gershkovich, Detained WSJ Reporter, in Russia

New York Times American officials have said that their Russian counterparts are blocking them from getting regular consular access to Mr. Gershkovich. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-wsj-detained-russia.html

Latvia’s Prime Minister, Krisjanis Karins, Is to Resign

New York Times Krisjanis Karins had wanted to reshuffle his cabinet but was rebuffed by his governing coalition partners. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/latvia-prime-minister-resigns.html

For Ukraine, Many Antiwar Activists in the U.S. Make an Exception

New York Times Several reasons might explain the differing response, including the fact that no American troops have been committed to the fight. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/us/politics/ukraine-antiwar-activists-democrats.html

Russian Ruble Slides Past 100 Against the Dollar, Its Lowest Level Since March 2022

New York Times The currency reached its lowest level since just after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to fears of rising inflation amid heavy spending on the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/russia-ruble-dollar-inflation-war.html

As Russian forces mount an offensive, Ukrainians in Kupiansk fear a second occupation.

New York Times The torture rooms in the battered Ukrainian city of Kupiansk have been empty for months. But Moscow’s advancing forces are just five miles away. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/as-russian-forces-mount-an-offensive-ukrainians-in-kupiansk-fear-a-second-occupation.html

A Convict’s Life in Russia’s Army: ‘We Are Not Human to Them’

New York Times In an account provided to The Times, a Russian soldier describes his commanders’ casual disregard for the lives of inmates like him, and how they are pressured to re-enlist. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/russia-convicts-soldiers-ukraine.html