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Countries sending arms and aid to Ukraine

23 Sept 04:32 Key points summarised by AI

Over 20 nations, including the US, EU members, Canada, and the UK, are dispatching substantial military aid to Ukraine, providing a wide range of equipment from anti-tank weapons and missiles to automatic rifles and fighter jets.
Germany and Sweden have notably abandoned long-held policies of not exporting arms to conflict zones and neutrality, respectively, to supply Ukraine with critical weaponry, marking a significant shift in international relations.
Alongside military assistance, a broad coalition of countries, including the US, UK, France, Italy, and Israel, is delivering extensive humanitarian aid, encompassing financial support, medical supplies, fuel, and refugee assistance.
The collective international response includes billions of dollars and euros in both military and humanitarian funding, underscoring a unified effort to bolster Ukraine's defense and alleviate the humanitarian 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.