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Biden calls Putin a war criminal as Russia says mission 'going to plan'

13 Sept 05:56 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. President Joe Biden labeled Russian leader Vladimir Putin a "war criminal," a comment the Kremlin swiftly condemned as "unforgivable" while maintaining its Ukraine operation was "going to plan."
Russian forces escalated bombardments on Ukrainian cities, including intensified shelling of Kyiv and a theatre sheltering civilians in Mariupol, though Moscow denied targeting civilians.
Peace talks showed signs of progress, with Russia proposing a "neutral demilitarized state" for Ukraine (similar to Austria or Sweden), a concept Ukraine's negotiators acknowledged while also seeking security guarantees.
The U.S. announced an additional $800 million in security assistance for Ukraine, as Russia grappled with severe economic fallout from Western sanctions, facing a potential default on its foreign debt.

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.