Europe – Page 550 – Prologue Journal

Unrest in France Eases Nearly a Week After Fatal Police Shooting

New York Times After several nights of violence, the number of arrests fell sharply. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/france-nanterre-unrest-nahel-merzouk.html

Ukrainian Writer Victoria Amelina Dies After Kramatorsk Strike

New York Times The 37-year-old poet and novelist became the 13th person to be killed in the missile strike on a restaurant in eastern Ukraine on June 27. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/ukraine-writer-kramatorsk-victoria-amelina.html

When Missiles Strike Kyiv, These Psychologists Race to Help

New York Times Emergency responders in Ukraine’s capital offer not only physical care to the victims of airstrikes, but also mental health support for survivors in crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/world/europe/ukraine-war-psychologists-ptsd.html

Your Monday Briefing

New York Times Simmering tensions in France. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/briefing/france-identity-greece-wimbledon.html

Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent

New York Times Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/technology/russia-ukraine-surveillance-tech.html

France Protests: Hundreds Arrested in Fifth Night of Unrest After Police Shooting

New York Times Despite a generally calmer evening of demonstrations over the police killing of a 17-year-old, two attacks aimed at civic leaders highlighted the tinderbox situation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/france-protests-arrest.html

‘Urban Explorers’ and Accused Spies Chafe in Legal Limbo in Albania

New York Times Since their arrest at a derelict arms factory in Albania that they said they were exploring to document in pictures, the two Russians and a Ukrainian have been unable to leave the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/urban-explorers-and-accused-spies-chafe-in-legal-limbo-in-albania.html

Russian Forces Launch Overnight Drone Attacks on Kyiv

New York Times The assault was the first pre-dawn drone barrage to target the Ukrainian capital in almost two weeks, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/russia-ukraine-drone-attack.html

In Small Victory, Signs of Grueling Combat Ahead in Ukrainian Counteroffensive

New York Times Expecting a quick retreat, a volunteer Ukrainian unit instead faced two days of tough resistance from dug-in Russian forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/ukraine-russia-counteroffensive.html

France Arrests Hundreds More in Fifth Night of Unrest

New York Times The authorities arrested more than 400 people overnight Saturday, deploying additional officers in the cities of Lyon, Grenoble and Marseille to quell violent protests. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/02/world/europe/france-unrest-arrest.html