Europe – Page 502 – Prologue Journal

Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine’s Hopes of a Turning Tide

New York Times The advances have been small, and Russians still hold most of the city, but Ukrainians say they see a meaningful shift in momentum. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-bakhmut-counteroffensive.html

Russian-Controlled Dam Risks Flooding in Southern Ukraine

New York Times The development is a dramatic turnabout after the reservoir had reached a historic low. The dam, which lies along the front line, has been a point of tension throughout the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/dam-flood-ukraine-kakhovka.html

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv

New York Times A Russian barrage also damaged a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system, but officials said it was still working. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/ukraine-russia-hypersonic-kinzhal-patriot.html

Chief of Ukraine Supreme Court Is Arrested and Accused of Bribery

New York Times ‘This is a dark day in the history of the court,’ its judges said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/ukraine-supreme-court-chief-bribery.html

European leaders gather in Iceland to discuss human rights and support for Ukraine.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/european-leaders-gather-in-iceland-to-discuss-human-rights-and-support-for-ukraine.html

Ukraine’s First Lady Visits Seoul, Requesting Nonlethal Military Aid

New York Times Tools such as equipment to detect and remove mines are needed, Olena Zelenska said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/south-korea-olena-zelenska.html

Putin Faces Military Setbacks and Disunity

New York Times The problems that have hindered Russia’s 15-month war are still festering: stretched resources and disunity in the ranks. Still, Mr. Putin’s resolve augurs a willingness to prosecute a long war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/putin-russia-military-prigozhin.html

African Leaders Plan ‘Peace Mission’ to Russia and Ukraine

New York Times South Africa’s president said officials from six nations would visit Kyiv and Moscow as part of the initiative. The time frame remained unclear. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-peace-ramaphosa-africa.html

On an Austrian Train, Hitler’s Voice Played Over the Loudspeakers

New York Times Two men have been questioned in the a bizarre case, where Hitler could be heard over an express train’s P.A. system. The episode has led to outrage and head-scratching. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/austria-train-hitler.html

Oxford University Removes Sackler Name From Buildings

New York Times The elite British university has become the latest in a long series of institutions to publicly distance themselves from the family because of some of its members’ ties to the opioid crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/oxford-sackler.html