Europe – Page 547 – Prologue Journal

As U.S. Tries to Isolate China, German Companies Move Closer

New York Times Some are expanding in China, reluctant to leave a huge market they need to finance operations back home. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/germany-china-trade.html

Your Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Foreign responses to the military documents leak. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/briefing/documents-leak-macron-china.html

After 25 Years of Peace in Northern Ireland, Some Still Wait for Prosperity

New York Times While the Good Friday Agreement brought undeniable progress, some of the most deprived communities remain disillusioned about the opportunities that failed to materialize. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/northern-ireland-good-friday-anniversary.html

Leaked Document Outlines 4 ‘Wild Card’ Scenarios in Russia-Ukraine War

New York Times The scenarios, as assessed by the Defense Intelligence Agency, include the deaths of Presidents Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/leaked-documents-russia-ukraine.html

Russia Moves to Make Draft Evasion More Difficult

New York Times A new law would bar anyone called up to fight in Ukraine from leaving the country, among other restrictions, even as the Kremlin insists it is not planning a new conscription. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/russia-military-draft-ukraine.html

Macron Returns From China to Allied Dismay

New York Times Criticism of the French president’s performance in Beijing has been scathing among some allies, who saw him as cozying up to Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/macron-china-allies.html

Paul Whelan Calls Home For the First Time In Nearly Two Weeks, Family Says

New York Times Mr. Whelan, a former Marine, has been serving a 16-year sentence in Russia on what the United States says are fabricated charges of espionage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/paul-whelan-russia-call.html

Egypt Denies Report on Leaked Document That Said It Planned to Ship Arms to Russia

New York Times The Washington Post said the document describes an Egyptian plan to secretly produce rockets, artillery rounds and gunpowder for Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/egypt-russia-leaked-pentagon-documents.html

French Police Face Scrutiny for Heavy Hand During Pension Protests

New York Times An audio recording of officers threatening and intimidating young people has reignited a debate over harsh and discriminating tactics. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/france-police-pension-protests.html

U.S. Declares WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia

New York Times The finding means that the U.S. government sees the Wall Street Journal reporter as the equivalent of a political hostage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-hostage-detained.html