Europe – Page 508 – Prologue Journal

Kiel-Qingdao Sister City Plan Stalled Amid German Wariness of China

New York Times The German port of Kiel and the Chinese port of Qingdao have a lot of things in common. Unfortunately, submarines are among them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/germany-china-sister-cities.html

‘Death Is Everywhere’ in a Once-Jubilant Kherson

New York Times No city in Ukraine has suffered the reversal of fortunes that Kherson has. Liberated in the fall, it was a symbol of hope. Now it is a kill zone. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/ukraine-russia-kherson-killing.html

Your Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/briefing/trump-civil-case-liable.html

AFP Journalist Killed by Rocket Fire in Intense Battle Near Bakhmut

New York Times Arman Soldin, 32, was the 17th journalist to be killed in Ukraine since 2022, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/arman-soldin-afp-killed-bakhmut.html

An A.F.P. journalist was killed by rocket fire near the intense fighting in the area around Bakhmut.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/an-afp-journalist-was-killed-by-rocket-fire-near-the-intense-fighting-in-the-area-around-bakhmut.html

U.S. Will Provide Ukraine With $1.2 Billion for Military Use, Including Air Defense

New York Times A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missile. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/us-ukraine-missiles-weapons.html

On Muted War Holiday, Putin Tries to Justify Invasion of Ukraine

New York Times With Russia struggling on the battlefield, Vladimir V. Putin presided over a scaled-down celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, while using it to repeat false claims about Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/russia-ukraine-victory-day-putin.html

China Does an Awkward Dance with Europe Over Russia-Ukraine War

New York Times A three-stop tour by China’s foreign minister this week has everyone trying to balance economic and security interests when it comes to Russia and Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/china-eu-russia-ukraine-war.html

U.K. Protest Law in Spotlight as Police ‘Regret’ Some Coronation Arrests

New York Times The dozens of detentions around the crowning of King Charles III intensified a national debate about new legislation that broadens police powers to arrest and charge potential demonstrators. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/uk-police-coronation-arrests.html

Boeing Receives Order for Up to 300 Planes From Ryanair

New York Times The jets are expected to replace older, smaller and less-efficient Boeing planes and be delivered between 2027 and 2033. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/business/boeing-ryanair-737-max.html