Europe – Page 507 – Prologue Journal

Top U.S. Official Accused South Africa of Providing Weapons to Russia

New York Times The American ambassador to South Africa told reporters that Washington is confident a Russian ship picked up a load of weapons and ammunition near Cape Town in December. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/world/africa/us-south-africa-russia-weapons.html

What to Know About Prince Harry’s Lawsuits Against the British Tabloids

New York Times Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has three ongoing lawsuits against newspapers. One of the cases went to trial this week and involves accusations of phone hacking. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/world/europe/prince-harry-uk-privacy-lawsuits.html

UK Says It Is Donating Long-Range ‘Storm Shadow’ Missiles to Ukraine

New York Times The missiles, which are launched from the air, are the latest in a pipeline of military aid delivered to the country by Britain, the United States and other NATO allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/world/europe/ukraine-storm-shadow-missiles-uk.html

Interpol Asks for Help in Identifying 22 Murdered Women

New York Times Their bodies were found over the years in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. A new campaign aims to find out who they were. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/world/europe/22-women-murder-europe-police.html

The Ukrainian Duo Tvorchi Will Sing of Wartime Bravery at Eurovision

New York Times With a song inspired by the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers, the pop group Tvorchi sees the beloved, often campy global song competition as a serious opportunity to represent their country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/arts/music/tvorchi-ukraine-eurovision.html

Turkey’s Election: What You Need to Know

New York Times With the economy in crisis, the vote on Sunday is shaping up to be one of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s toughest fights to hold onto power in his 20 years as the country’s premier politician. https://www.nytimes.com/article/turkey-election-erdogan.html

The Wagner Leader Escalates Criticism of Russia’s Military Leadership

New York Times Yevgeny V. Prigozhin has recently recorded expletive-laden videos accusing senior generals of denying his forces necessary supplies, but he has denied criticizing President Vladimir V. Putin. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/yevgeny-prigozhin-wagner-group-russia.html

A Swiss Village Must Evacuate Because a Mountain May Fall

New York Times Scientist say a rockslide could be imminent, but they can’t predict exactly what it will look like and whether the village of Brienz will survive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/mountain-brienz-switzerland-evacuation.html

Russia eases travel restrictions on Georgian nationals, in the latest sign of thawing ties.

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin on Wednesday ordered the restoration of direct flights from Russia to Georgia and abolished visas for Georgian nationals. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/russia-eases-travel-restrictions-on-georgian-nationals-in-the-latest-sign-of-thawing-ties.html

The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit

New York Times The coronation of King Charles III is a good time to look at what is useful about the royal family. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/interpreter-monarchy-benefits.html