Europe – Page 583 – Prologue Journal

What Leaked Pentagon Documents Say About the Russia-Ukraine War

New York Times Some in Ukraine even welcomed the disclosures as confirming what they have been saying for months — that its forces desperately need more weapons and munitions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/world/europe/pentagon-document-leaks-ukraine-war.html

Death Toll From Russian Strike in Sloviansk, Ukraine, Climbs

New York Times Rescuers were searching through rubble a day after Ukrainian officials said Russia sent a barrage of missiles into residential areas of the city of Sloviansk. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-sloviansk.html

In Ireland, Biden Draws on a Family Story Rooted in Hope

New York Times He may not be a candidate yet, but President Biden delivered a message of optimism to the people of Ireland. It was a possible preview of a campaign to come. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/biden-ireland-ancestry.html

Biden Overcome After Seeing Priest Who Gave Last Rites to Son Beau

New York Times President Biden was in tears after the surprise meeting with the priest, Friar Frank O’Grady, who was given a last-minute security approval to meet with the president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/biden-beau-priest-ireland.html

Macron’s Plan to Increase the Retirement Age Clears Key Legal Test

New York Times A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law upheld an increase in the retirement age, but struck down some sections. Anger over the plan remains high. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/macron-pension-retirement-ruling.html

The Great Goat War of Southern France

New York Times A former Parisian moved to the country, fell in love with goats and let them roam free and multiply. Her winemaking neighbors are not enchanted. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/france-goats-vineyards.html

This is how Ukraine has survived the war on its power grid.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/this-is-how-ukraine-has-survived-the-war-on-its-power-grid.html

Russia’s Ambassador Says U.S. Threatened Retaliation Unless Evan Gershkovich Is Released

New York Times American officials and The Wall Street Journal have vehemently denied the accusation that Evan Gershkovich was engaged in any kind of spying activity. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/russia-gershkovich-ambassador.html

Decades on From Peace, Northern Ireland Schools Are Still Deeply Divided

New York Times The nation’s school system still sees the country’s pupils starkly divided by their religious backgrounds, years after the Good Friday Agreement brought an end to sectarian strife. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/northern-ireland-schools-good-friday-agreement.html

Ghosts Past and Present Cross Paths as War Comes to Nuclear Wasteland

New York Times Not everyone evacuated when the Chernobyl nuclear plant melted down in 1986. The few who stayed lived through another calamity when Russian troops marched in. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/chernobyl-russia-ukraine-war.html