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UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace Says Ukraine Should Show More Gratitude

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/uk-ukraine-ben-wallace.html

Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times Outcomes from a NATO summit. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/briefing/nato-summit-russian-generals.html

Biden Braces NATO for Long Conflict With Russia, Making Cold War Parallel

New York Times Concluding a NATO summit focused on the war in Ukraine and other fast-changing challenges, President Biden vowed that the alliance would oppose Russian aggression for as long as needed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/biden-nato-lithuania-ukraine.html

Vandal Burns Major Public Artwork by One of Italy’s Top Living Artists

New York Times A man was detained in connection with the destruction of a monumental version of ‘Venus of the Rags’ by Michelangelo Pistoletto. City officials pledged the installation will rise again. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/naples-artwork-michelangelo-pistoletto-fire.html

Despite Successes at NATO Summit, Divisions Remain

New York Times The alliance added Sweden, laid out new ambitions for itself and offered long-term support for Ukraine, promising membership someday. But Kyiv wanted more. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/nato-summit-ukraine-biden.html

Man Burns NATO Papers in Sweden in Protest Over Alliance Bid

New York Times The protest came as Turkey agreed to clear the way for Sweden to join the alliance and after the burning of a Quran in Stockholm. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/sweden-nato-burning-text.html

Top News Anchor Identified as Person Suspended by the BBC

New York Times The wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/huw-edwards-bbc-police.html

Erdogan Says Yes, but Not So Fast, to Sweden’s NATO Bid

New York Times After voicing his support for Sweden joining NATO, President Erdogan of Turkey said Sweden needed to take more steps to win the support of his country’s parliament, which he said will not take up the matter until October. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/erdogan-turkey-sweden-nato.html

Milan Kundera: An Appreciation

New York Times His best novels, charged with a distrust of authority, retain their sweep and power. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/books/review/milan-kundera-books.html

Missing Russian General Sergei Surovikin Is ‘Taking a Rest’, Lawmaker Says

New York Times Gen. Sergei Surovikin, the commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces, has not been seen in public since a short-lived mutiny on June 24. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/world/europe/sergei-surovikin-russian-general-missing.html