Europe – Page 499 – Prologue Journal

In a Sharp Reversal, Biden Opens a Path for Ukraine to Get Fighter Jets

New York Times The president told allied leaders that he would allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16s, and is prepared to approve other countries’ transferring the jets to Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/ukraine-f-16s-biden-russia.html

Ukraine arrests a top judge as the country’s corruption scandal grows.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/ukraine-arrests-a-top-judge-as-the-countrys-corruption-scandal-grows.html

Russia says its defense minister visited the Zaporizhzhia area of southern Ukraine.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/russia-says-its-defense-minister-visited-the-zaporizhzhia-area-of-southern-ukraine.html

Russia Targets Kyiv for 10th Time This Month

New York Times The attacks come as a widely anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive looms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/a-russian-aerial-attack-targets-kyiv-for-the-10th-time-this-month.html

Tensions Flare in Georgia as Direct Flights Resume With Russia

New York Times Moscow also eased visa requirements for Georgians. But its actions have stirred fears in Georgia, which was invaded by Russia in 2008. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/georgia-direct-flights-russia.html

‘Brokeback Mountain,’ Onstage, Lacks Some Intensity

New York Times A new West End adaptation, starring Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist, recasts Annie Proulx’s 1997 short story as a memory play. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/theater/brokeback-mountain.html

How Will the Greek Election Affect the Parthenon Marbles?

New York Times For months, Athens and the British Museum have been holding talks about the return from London of the treasures also known as the Elgin Marbles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/arts/design/greece-election-parthenon-marbles.html

Volkswagen Sells Its Russia Operations, Including an Assembly Plant

New York Times The German automaker, which quit making cars in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, said it sold its plant to a local auto dealership chain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/business/volkswagen-russia-factory.html

Floods in Northern Italy Kill at Least 14

New York Times At least 14 people have died and thousands more were left homeless after some areas received half their annual rainfall in 36 hours. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/italy-floods-emilia-romagna-rain.html

Zelensky Attends Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia

New York Times Mr. Zelensky said he had landed in Saudi Arabia and will meet with the kingdom’s leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and others. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/zelensky-arab-league-saudi-arabia.html