Europe – Page 566 – Prologue Journal

A Swiss Village Must Evacuate Because a Mountain May Fall

New York Times Scientist say a rockslide could be imminent, but they can’t predict exactly what it will look like and whether the village of Brienz will survive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/mountain-brienz-switzerland-evacuation.html

Russia eases travel restrictions on Georgian nationals, in the latest sign of thawing ties.

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin on Wednesday ordered the restoration of direct flights from Russia to Georgia and abolished visas for Georgian nationals. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/russia-eases-travel-restrictions-on-georgian-nationals-in-the-latest-sign-of-thawing-ties.html

The British Monarchy’s Surprising Benefit

New York Times The coronation of King Charles III is a good time to look at what is useful about the royal family. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/interpreter-monarchy-benefits.html

Kiel-Qingdao Sister City Plan Stalled Amid German Wariness of China

New York Times The German port of Kiel and the Chinese port of Qingdao have a lot of things in common. Unfortunately, submarines are among them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/germany-china-sister-cities.html

‘Death Is Everywhere’ in a Once-Jubilant Kherson

New York Times No city in Ukraine has suffered the reversal of fortunes that Kherson has. Liberated in the fall, it was a symbol of hope. Now it is a kill zone. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/world/europe/ukraine-russia-kherson-killing.html

Your Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump has been found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/briefing/trump-civil-case-liable.html

AFP Journalist Killed by Rocket Fire in Intense Battle Near Bakhmut

New York Times Arman Soldin, 32, was the 17th journalist to be killed in Ukraine since 2022, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/arman-soldin-afp-killed-bakhmut.html

An A.F.P. journalist was killed by rocket fire near the intense fighting in the area around Bakhmut.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/an-afp-journalist-was-killed-by-rocket-fire-near-the-intense-fighting-in-the-area-around-bakhmut.html

U.S. Will Provide Ukraine With $1.2 Billion for Military Use, Including Air Defense

New York Times A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missile. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/us-ukraine-missiles-weapons.html

On Muted War Holiday, Putin Tries to Justify Invasion of Ukraine

New York Times With Russia struggling on the battlefield, Vladimir V. Putin presided over a scaled-down celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, while using it to repeat false claims about Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/world/europe/russia-ukraine-victory-day-putin.html