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Ukraine urges calm, saying Russian invasion not imminent

13 Sept 09:20 Key points summarised by AI

Ukrainian leaders reassure the nation that a feared Russian invasion is not imminent, despite acknowledging a real threat and ongoing Russian troop buildup near the border.
The U.S. and NATO allies are escalating preparations, ordering troops on higher alert, and sending military equipment to Ukraine, indicating diminishing hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
Russia denies planning an assault, accusing the U.S. of 'fomenting tensions' and demanding security guarantees, including a halt to NATO expansion and military presence in former Soviet states.
The current standoff is rooted in Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and its backing of separatists in eastern Ukraine, with diplomatic efforts stalled over Russia's non-negotiable demands.

Yesterday 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.