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Ukraine president calls for 'day of unity' for Feb. 16, day some believe Russia could invade

13 Sept 09:01 Key points summarised by AI

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared February 16, a date some Western media speculated for a Russian invasion, as a "day of unity," urging citizens to fly national flags and sing the anthem.
Ukrainian officials clarified Zelenskiy's call was a skeptical, ironic response to foreign media reports, aiming to counter panic rather than confirm an imminent attack.
Despite Russia's denial of invasion plans, U.S. officials warned of a possible attack at any time, prompting the relocation of diplomatic staff and offers of financial aid to Ukraine.
International diplomatic efforts continue, with Western nations, including the G7, threatening "massive and immediate" sanctions if Russia invades, while European leaders engage in high-level talks to de-escalate the crisis.

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.