Europe – Page 620 – Prologue Journal

Poland and Ukraine Reach Temporary Solution After Grain Supply Dispute

New York Times Poland, Romania and Hungary, all of which border Ukraine and are members of the European Union, have struggled with a glut of grain and other Ukrainian agricultural products since last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/poland-ukraine-grain-protests.html

Lethal Surprises Hidden in the Grass: Russia’s Trip Wires and Land Mines

New York Times As Moscow’s troops set booby traps in forests, houses and backyards, finding them has become a dangerous art for Ukrainian soldiers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/russia-booby-traps-ukraine-war.html

Myriam Ullens, Philanthropic Baroness With a Disputed Fortune, Dies at 70

New York Times She started charitable institutions in Belgium, Nepal and China, including a major museum. Her stepson fatally shot her after a fight over money. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/arts/myriam-ullens-dead.html

Russia Has Adopted ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics in Bakhmut, Ukraine Official Says

New York Times Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky visited Bakhmut on Sunday and said the situation is difficult but under control. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/russia-bakhmut-scorched-earth-ukraine.html

Ukraine’s forces say they have so far thwarted Moscow’s efforts to sever supply lines around Bakhmut.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/ukraines-forces-say-they-have-so-far-thwarted-moscows-efforts-to-sever-supply-lines-around-bakhmut.html

Biden Must Tread Rocky Path in Northern Ireland Before Tending Roots

New York Times President Biden, who has ancestral ties to Ireland, will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland before heading south. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/biden-belfast-northern-ireland.html

Diplomatic forums, the Security Council and India: What to watch for this week.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/diplomatic-forums-the-security-council-and-india-what-to-watch-for-this-week.html

Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past

New York Times Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/travel/medieval-jewish-england.html

Northern Ireland 25 Years After the Good Friday Agreement, in Photos

New York Times As it commemorates a quarter-century since the Good Friday Agreement, the region is searching for its place and trying to move on from a legacy of bloody divisions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/northern-ireland-good-friday-photos.html

Europe has pledged a million shells for Ukraine a year, but it probably can’t deliver.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/europe-has-pledged-a-million-shells-for-ukraine-a-year-but-it-probably-cant-deliver.html