Europe – Page 6 – Prologue Journal

Putin Warns Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Weapons Would Put NATO ‘at War’ With Russia

New York Times The Russian president said that western support for Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia would change the “nature of the conflict dramatically.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/europe/putin-warns-nato-at-war-ukraine.html

With Russia In Mind, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Goes to Washington

New York Times U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington comes just after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the allies’ next step could mean war for NATO. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/europe/keir-starmer-biden-russia-missiles.html

Sweden Will Offer Migrants $34,000 to Go Home

New York Times The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/europe/sweden-immigration-reform.html

Book Review: ‘Dear Dickhead,’ by Virginie Despentes

New York Times Virginie Despentes confronts sexual politics in an epistolary novel with a stubbornly idealistic streak. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/books/virginie-despentes-dear-dickhead.html

Rebecca Horn, Enigmatic Artist With Theatrical Flair, Dies at 80

New York Times Her work in sculpture, performance, film and more didn’t represent anything in particular so much as it evoked an experience. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/arts/rebecca-horn-dead.html

A New Perspective on Van Gogh’s Final Flowering

New York Times A major exhibition in London focuses on the painter’s final years, finding new feelings in some of his most famous works. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/arts/design/van-gogh-poets-and-lovers-national-gallery-london.html

Robert Lewandowski on Fame, Frailty and the One Voice He Won’t Ignore

New York Times Much has been said about the increased workload of top players, the Barcelona star said, but the mental toll of expectations and fame is just as likely to lead to burnout. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/europe/robert-lewandowski-barcelona.html

Diplomacy Over Ukraine War Is About Bolstering Forces

New York Times For both Ukraine and Russia, battlefield gains now might provide an upper hand in any peace talks later. That’s reflected in their discussions over arms with allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/europe/ukraine-war-blinken-us-lammy.html

Russia Expels 6 U.K. Diplomats as Tensions Mount Over Missiles

New York Times The move was made in response to “the numerous unfriendly steps taken by London,” Moscow said as Britain signaled a willingness to allow Ukraine to use its long-range weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/world/europe/uk-russia-diplomats.html

Pedro Almodóvar, Master of Mystifying Films, Wrote a Book He Can’t Classify

New York Times In “The Last Dream,” the Spanish director offers insights into his complicated relationship with creativity and mortality. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/books/pedro-almodovar-last-dream-room-next-door.html