Europe – Page 549 – Prologue Journal

Russia Says Drone Attacks Were Intercepted Near Moscow

New York Times It appeared to be the first such attack near the Russian capital since May, when two waves of drones got close to the Kremlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/russia-moscow-drone-attacks.html

Jens Stoltenberg to Remain NATO Chief

New York Times After initially saying he would leave the job in September, NATO’s secretary general said he would stay on another year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/nato-chief-extends-term.html

Prominent Russian Journalist Injured in Attack in Chechnya

New York Times Elena Milashina, known for her work on human rights, was assaulted along with Alexander Nemov, a lawyer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/chechnya-journalist-assault-milashina.html

Putin Scrambles to Reinforce His Defenses After Wagner Mutiny

New York Times Long focused on security, the Russian president is rewarding loyalty among the ruling elite and showering his most important constituency — the men with guns — with cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/russia-putin-prigozhin.html

Amsterdam Tries to Make Red-Light District Less Touristy

New York Times The mayor wants to improve the neighborhood for residents, but sex workers oppose measures recently put in place. Now the city is looking to set up legal prostitution elsewhere. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/world/europe/amsterdam-red-light-district-ban.html

Your Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Russia’s beleaguered embassy in Washington. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/briefing/russia-washington-israel-france.html

Peter Brötzmann, 82, Dies; His Thunderous Saxophone Shook Jazz Traditions

New York Times One of Europe’s most influential free-jazz musicians, he played with “a kind of scream” to exorcise his demons, and those of German history. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/arts/music/peter-brotzmann-dead.html

For Ukrainians Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Life Goes On

New York Times Ukrainians who live near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have grown largely complacent about the dangers despite warnings that the facility has a bull’s-eye on it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/ukraine-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant.html

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Allowed to Meet With Detained WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich

New York Times Evan Gershkovich has been held at Moscow’s notorious Lefortovo Prison since late March on accusations of espionage that the United States and his employer vehemently reject. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-us-ambassador.html

Prigozhin’s Public Support Remains Significant After Rebellion, Polls Show

New York Times Experts are divided over the accuracy of polling in Russia, but polling firms say well-designed surveys can still produce reliable results. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/prigozhin-ukraine-war-poll.html