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Putin orders military operations in Ukraine, demands Kyiv forces surrender

13 Sept 11:46 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a "special military operation" in eastern Ukraine, immediately followed by reports of explosions in Kyiv and Donetsk and widespread airspace restrictions.
Putin justified the operation by claiming a need to protect people in breakaway regions and demanded Ukrainian forces lay down their arms, reiterating his opposition to NATO's eastward expansion.
The United States and United Nations condemned the full-scale invasion, while Ukraine declared a state of emergency, mandated military service, and experienced cyberattacks on government websites.
Western nations responded with sanctions, including Germany freezing the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, as diplomatic efforts failed with Russia reportedly ignoring Ukraine's calls for talks.

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.