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Biden talks down Russia, spurs allies in bid to back Putin into a corner

21 Sept 08:12 Key points summarised by AI

President Biden's strategy aimed to diminish Russia's global standing, portraying it as a declining power overshadowed by China rather than a primary U.S. competitor.
Biden rallied G7 and NATO allies to uphold a "rules-based international order," isolating Putin and strengthening a united front against Russian aggression and cyber threats.
Despite a lack of major breakthroughs at the Biden-Putin summit, both leaders committed to resuming work on arms control and cyber security, offering a glimmer of hope for future cooperation.
Biden directly challenged Putin on Russia's economic woes and human rights issues, further seeking to undermine his international standing and influence.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.