Heat in Eastern Europe Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests

Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.

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Emboldened by Trump, Serbia’s Leader Cracks Down on Activist Groups

Roiled by months of nationwide protests it blames on foreign meddling, Serbia has sent the police in to raid groups that received funds from U.S.A.I.D.

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Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine

The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

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Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation

Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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