Europe – Page 560 – Prologue Journal

Trounced, Conservatives Feel Voters’ Wrath in English Heartlands

New York Times Defections in the once solidly Conservative southern “blue wall” drove large losses in recent municipal elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/tories-england-blue-wall-elections.html

Harry and Meghan Say They Were in Car Chase Involving Paparazzi

New York Times After attending an event in New York on Tuesday night, the couple and Meghan’s mother were followed by “aggressive paparazzi” for two hours, a statement from the couple said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/nyregion/harry-meghan-car-chase.html

‘Catastrophic’ Floods in Italy Leave 8 Dead and Thousands Homeless

New York Times Intense downpours caused rivers to overflow in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna, swamping numerous cities in a catastrophe that experts described as “unprecedented.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/italy-flooding-emilia-romagna.html

Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine’s Hopes of a Turning Tide

New York Times The advances have been small, and Russians still hold most of the city, but Ukrainians say they see a meaningful shift in momentum. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-bakhmut-counteroffensive.html

Russian-Controlled Dam Risks Flooding in Southern Ukraine

New York Times The development is a dramatic turnabout after the reservoir had reached a historic low. The dam, which lies along the front line, has been a point of tension throughout the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/dam-flood-ukraine-kakhovka.html

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv

New York Times A Russian barrage also damaged a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system, but officials said it was still working. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/ukraine-russia-hypersonic-kinzhal-patriot.html

Chief of Ukraine Supreme Court Is Arrested and Accused of Bribery

New York Times ‘This is a dark day in the history of the court,’ its judges said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/ukraine-supreme-court-chief-bribery.html

European leaders gather in Iceland to discuss human rights and support for Ukraine.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/european-leaders-gather-in-iceland-to-discuss-human-rights-and-support-for-ukraine.html

Ukraine’s First Lady Visits Seoul, Requesting Nonlethal Military Aid

New York Times Tools such as equipment to detect and remove mines are needed, Olena Zelenska said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/south-korea-olena-zelenska.html

Putin Faces Military Setbacks and Disunity

New York Times The problems that have hindered Russia’s 15-month war are still festering: stretched resources and disunity in the ranks. Still, Mr. Putin’s resolve augurs a willingness to prosecute a long war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/putin-russia-military-prigozhin.html