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Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
US reaffirms Russia could attack Ukraine 'at any time'
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US reaffirms Russia could attack Ukraine 'at any time'
13 Sept 21:34Key points summarised by AI
The White House reaffirmed Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine "at any time," with President Biden set to hold a National Security Council meeting over the escalating tensions.
Western leaders at the Munich Security Conference echoed concerns about Moscow's intentions, though Ukrainian President Zelensky urged against panic regarding an invasion.
The US and EU accuse Russia of creating pretexts for an attack by falsifying violent incidents and spreading disinformation, despite the Kremlin's denials of invasion plans.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key 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.