Europe – Page 539 – Prologue Journal

What Does ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Mean? What We Know About WSJ Reporter and Others

New York Times Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, is the latest American to bear the designation, which indicates that the U.S. government sees him as the equivalent of a political hostage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/wrongfully-detained-us-citizens.html

Italy’s Coast Guard Rescues Hundreds of Migrants in ‘Chaotic’ Few Days at Sea

New York Times About 2,000 people have been rescued since Friday, and ships were dispatched to help boats carrying 1,200 more on Monday as disquiet grows about the high numbers undertaking the risky crossing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/italy-migrants-rescue.html

Poland and Ukraine Reach Temporary Solution After Grain Supply Dispute

New York Times Poland, Romania and Hungary, all of which border Ukraine and are members of the European Union, have struggled with a glut of grain and other Ukrainian agricultural products since last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/poland-ukraine-grain-protests.html

Lethal Surprises Hidden in the Grass: Russia’s Trip Wires and Land Mines

New York Times As Moscow’s troops set booby traps in forests, houses and backyards, finding them has become a dangerous art for Ukrainian soldiers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/russia-booby-traps-ukraine-war.html

Myriam Ullens, Philanthropic Baroness With a Disputed Fortune, Dies at 70

New York Times She started charitable institutions in Belgium, Nepal and China, including a major museum. Her stepson fatally shot her after a fight over money. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/arts/myriam-ullens-dead.html

Russia Has Adopted ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics in Bakhmut, Ukraine Official Says

New York Times Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky visited Bakhmut on Sunday and said the situation is difficult but under control. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/russia-bakhmut-scorched-earth-ukraine.html

Ukraine’s forces say they have so far thwarted Moscow’s efforts to sever supply lines around Bakhmut.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/ukraines-forces-say-they-have-so-far-thwarted-moscows-efforts-to-sever-supply-lines-around-bakhmut.html

Biden Must Tread Rocky Path in Northern Ireland Before Tending Roots

New York Times President Biden, who has ancestral ties to Ireland, will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland before heading south. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/biden-belfast-northern-ireland.html

Diplomatic forums, the Security Council and India: What to watch for this week.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/diplomatic-forums-the-security-council-and-india-what-to-watch-for-this-week.html

Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past

New York Times Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/travel/medieval-jewish-england.html