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Russia, Ukraine foreign ministers meet as war enters third week

13 Sept 11:54 Key points summarised by AI

Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers held their first high-level talks in Turkey since the war began, with both sides expressing low expectations for immediate breakthroughs.
Russia's war entered its third week without achieving key objectives, facing continued Ukrainian resistance despite extensive military operations and mounting casualties.
Intense bombardments, including the controversial bombing of a maternity hospital in Mariupol, have led to "apocalyptic" civilian conditions and a massive refugee exodus.
Negotiations remained deadlocked as Ukraine sought a ceasefire and territorial liberation, while Russia maintained demands for neutrality and recognition of its territorial claims.
Western nations intensified military aid to Ukraine and tightened sanctions on Russia, leading to severe economic impacts and the withdrawal of major international companies.

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.