Europe – Page 528 – Prologue Journal

Pope Francis Thanks Well-Wishers for Support During Hospital Stay

New York Times The pontiff, giving a public address for the first time since undergoing abdominal surgery, expressed gratitude for the “affection, care and friendship” he had received. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/world/europe/pope-vatican-hospital.html

Ukrainian Forces Claim Strike on Russian Ammunition Dump as Counteroffensive Continues

New York Times Kyiv said Sunday that its forces had destroyed the facility in a Russian-occupied area of the south, where Ukraine has been fighting to recapture territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/world/europe/ukraine-strike-russian-ammunition-dump.html

Prestigious Rose Breeder Names Its New Bloom for a Black Gardener

New York Times For more than 60 years, David Austin Roses has named new varieties after historical British figures, all of them white. The Dannahue, which honors Danny Clarke, changed that. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/style/david-austin-roses-danny-clarke.html

Uruguay Will Turn a Bronze Nazi Eagle Into a Dove

New York Times The artifact, once part of a German warship, was recovered by a private venture off Uruguay’s coast in 2006. It’s been the subject of a legal battle for years. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/americas/uruguay-nazi-eagle-dove.html

Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious Quits Tour de Suisse Along With 2 Teams

New York Times Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious squad and two other teams withdrew on Saturday, but organizers said they would complete the multistage race this weekend. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/sports/cycling/gino-mader-tour-de-suisse.html

As Floodwaters Recede, Ukrainian Authorities Brace for Possible Disease Outbreaks

New York Times Concern about the potential for waterborne illnesses adds another challenge to Ukrainian officials as they report slow progress in the early stages of a counteroffensive aimed at taking back Russian territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/europe/ukraine-dam-flood-disease.html

Canadian Wildfires, Bigger Than Ever, Test Foreign Firefighters

New York Times The first foreign firefighters to reach Quebec amid Canada’s worst wildfire season on record said that some of the blazes were 100 times bigger than any they had ever seen. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/americas/canada-wildfires-season.html

Russia Shifts Battle Tactics After Mistakes

New York Times Moscow’s forces remain uneven. But while bracing for a counteroffensive, they have improved discipline, coordination and air support, foreshadowing a changing war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-tactics.html

African Leaders Visit Ukraine to Talk Peace With Russia

New York Times After meeting with the Africans, including some who have close ties to Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that their peace plans were unrealistic. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/ukraine-russia-african-peace-mission.html

Putin Asserts Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has ‘No Chance’ at Economic Forum

New York Times By claiming to be in control at a pivotal moment, critics say, he can no longer pass any military failures off on others. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-counteroffensive.html