Europe – Page 497 – Prologue Journal

Russia Pauses Participation in the Black Sea Grain Deal

New York Times The Kremlin paused its participation in an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export its grain by sea despite a wartime blockade, a deal seen as essential to keeping global food prices stable. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-grain-deal.html

Paris Without the Crowds

New York Times European hot spots are buckling with record numbers of travelers this season. But even in a global travel darling like the French capital, strategies exist to enjoy the sights without the crowds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/travel/paris-avoid-crowds.html

Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities

New York Times Calls to overhaul the police go back decades. But violent episodes of police enforcement continue. So do violent outpourings on the street. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/france-riots-police-poor.html

Kerch Bridge in Crimea Attacked by Ukraine, Russian Bloggers Say

New York Times Russian military bloggers reported that Ukraine had attacked the Kerch Strait Bridge, although Russian and allied authorities in Crimea only described the episode as an “emergency.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/crimea-kerch-bridge-attack.html

Russia’s Embassy in Washington is enmeshed in a different kind of war.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/russias-embassy-in-washington-is-enmeshed-in-a-different-kind-of-war.html

Your Monday Briefing

New York Times Britain’s troubled health service. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/europe/nhs-britain-demographics-change.html

Satellite Images of Belarusian Base Suggest Wagner’s Possible Arrival

New York Times More than a dozen vehicles have arrived at a rapidly built military field camp in Belarus, and video from Russia showed a convoy flying Wagner flags on the move. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/video/wagner-convoy-satellite-belarus.html

Jane Birkin, Singer, Actress and Fashion Inspiration, Dies at 76

New York Times She was a British-born “French icon” for years associated with the singer Serge Gainsbourg. In the U.S., she was known for lending her name to luxury handbags by Hermès. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/arts/music/jane-birkin-dead.html

Black Sea Grain Deal in Balance as Deadline Looms Again

New York Times Russia has repeatedly threatened to pull out of the wartime export agreement, which has helped stabilize global grain prices and avert famines. The latest deadline to renew it is midnight Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/world/europe/black-sea-grain-deal-deadline-looms.html

Wimbledon 2023 Fashion and Style Trends

New York Times At Wimbledon, the off-court fashion included three-piece suits, smart-looking hats and lots of tennis whites. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/16/style/wimbledon-fashion-style.html