Europe – Page 520 – Prologue Journal

Umbria by Train

New York Times Three hill towns in this landlocked region offer cultural riches, culinary delights and wondrous views. Here’s how to get to them from Rome and Florence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/travel/umbria-by-train.html

How Russia’s State Media Reacted to the Wagner Revolt

New York Times Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner forces, appeared to have little popular support for his uprising. Still, some voices expressed criticism of President Vladimir V. Putin. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/russia-media-reaction-prigozhin-wagner.html

Your Monday Briefing

New York Times The fallout from an attempted mutiny in Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/briefing/greece-election-pride-russia.html

After Wagner Mutiny, Russians Note Absence of Kremlin Leaders

New York Times Neither Vladimir V. Putin nor the leader of the Wagner mercenary group made public appearances on Sunday, a day after an armed rebellion shook the nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/russia-putin-wagner-prigozhin-rebellion.html

Did Prigozhin’s Revolt in Russia Harm Putin’s Staying Power?

New York Times Russians with ties to the Kremlin expressed relief that Wagner’s mutiny did not spark a civil war. But they agreed that Vladimir Putin had come off looking weak in a way that could be lasting. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/russia-war-putin-wagner-prigozhin.html

Greece Election: Kyriakos Mitsotakis Claims ‘Strong Mandate’ With Win

New York Times His party’s landslide victory comes as the country experiences strong economic growth, with voters seemingly willing to look past scandals and disasters that have tarnished his government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/greece-election-kyriakos-mitsotakis.html

Belarus Leader Lukashenko Emerges as a Winner in Wagner Deal With Russia

New York Times Aleksandr Lukashenko’s role in the deal to end the revolt by the Wagner paramilitary group has given him the opportunity to reclaim some of his rapidly eroding sovereignty. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/belarus-lukashenko-russia-wagner.html

Blinken Says Wagner Rebellion in Russia Shows Cracks in Putin’s Power

New York Times A brief revolt by the leader of the Wagner mercenary group was a challenge to the authority of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the secretary of state said during TV appearances on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/blinken-russia-prigozhin-wagner.html

Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Emanuela Orlandi, Who Vanished 40 Years Ago

New York Times Francis expressed “closeness” to the family of Emanuela Orlandi, whose disappearance has captivated Italians for decades — and now the world, thanks to Netflix. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/pope-vatican-girl.html

Prigozhin, Putin’s Beast, Turned on Him Before Apparently Reversing Course

New York Times Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the paramilitary Wagner Group, has been driven to fury by a mismanaged war in Ukraine. He turned on his creator, before apparently reversing course. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/russia-putin-prigozhin-wagner-ukraine.html