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Macron: Putin told him Russia won't escalate Ukraine crisis

2 Oct 18:05 Key points summarised by AI

French President Macron announced Russian President Putin assured him Moscow would not escalate the Ukraine crisis and would not establish a permanent military base in Belarus.
Despite Macron's report, the Kremlin denied any 'deals' were struck, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism, demanding concrete de-escalation actions.
Russia maintains over 100,000 troops near Ukraine, reiterating demands for NATO to halt expansion and troop deployments, which Western nations firmly reject.
Western leaders from the U.S., Germany, and UK are intensifying diplomatic efforts, threatening severe economic sanctions and bolstering NATO's eastern flank should Russia invade.
All involved parties, including Macron, Putin, and Zelenskyy, affirmed commitment to implementing the Minsk agreements as a framework for a peaceful resolution, with further talks planned.

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.