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Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two eastern Ukrainian breakaway regions, Donetsk and Lugansk, after officially recognizing their independence.
Putin justified the deployment as a "peacekeeping operation," asserting Ukraine's historical ties to Russia and viewing NATO expansion as a direct threat to Russian security.
The U.S. and European nations swiftly condemned Putin's actions, vowing new sanctions and initiating economic restrictions on the separatist regions.
This move significantly escalated the crisis, jeopardizing diplomatic solutions, including a potential Biden-Putin summit, and fueled Western fears of a broader invasion.

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.