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Russia says it won't start a war as Ukraine tensions mount

13 Sept 06:59 Key points summarised by AI

Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, stated Moscow will not initiate a war in Ukraine but warned it would not tolerate the West trampling on its security interests.
The U.S. cautioned Ukraine's leader about a "distinct possibility" of Russian military action in February, while over 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine fuel invasion fears.
Russia's core demands for NATO to halt expansion and roll back deployments were formally rejected by the U.S. and NATO, with Lavrov seeing "no room for compromise" on these issues.
The West threatens severe sanctions, including targeting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, if Russia invades, with Moscow warning such measures would completely sever ties.
Amid escalating tensions, NATO bolsters its deterrence and the U.S. places troops on high alert, as Russia conducts extensive military drills, including joint exercises in Belarus near Ukraine's capital.

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.