Europe – Page 75 – Prologue Journal

U.S. Cites ‘Indications’ North Korean Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia

New York Times The entry of North Korea into the war with Ukraine has marked a serious escalation in the conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/russia-ukraine-north-korea-war.html

Bomb Kills Russian General in Moscow

New York Times The general, Igor Kirillov, died after a bomb in a scooter exploded, officials said. He was the head of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/world/europe/russian-general-bombing-moscow.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Germany’s political turmoil. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/briefing/germany-confidence-vote-syria.html

Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military

New York Times In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/russia-putin-syria.html

What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and What’s Next

New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German Parliament, ending the unpopular three-party coalition government he has led since 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-government-collapse-olaf-scholz.html

Letby’s Lawyers Seek Appeal After Lead Expert ‘Changed Mind’ on Murders

New York Times Lawyers for Lucy Letby, a British nurse found guilty of the murders of seven babies, said that new evidence about the prosecution’s lead witness undermined the case against her. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/letby-murders-appeal.html

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Prompting Snap Election

New York Times Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent’s most powerful economies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/germany-confidence-vote-scholz-snap-election.html

12 Die at Georgian Ski Resort From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

New York Times The police say the bodies were found dead in a room above an Indian restaurant not long after a generator had been plugged in nearby. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/world/europe/georgia-ski-resort-carbon-monoxide-poisoning.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/briefing/rebels-syria-israel-ireland.html

Argentina’s President Receives Italian Citizenship, Angering Law’s Critics

New York Times Javier Milei is proud of his Italian ancestry and has tried to bolster ties with Italy’s conservative prime minister. But his new passport angered critics of Italy’s rules on citizenship. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/europe/argentina-president-milei-italy-citizenship.html