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Putin keeps loyalty of Russian political elite despite outcry

13 Sept 05:38 Key points summarised by AI

President Putin maintains the public loyalty of Russia's political elite, despite widespread international condemnation and unprecedented sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
No significant dissent or split has emerged from within Putin's inner circle or among political heavyweights, with any criticism primarily coming from 'peripheral' radical right forces.
Putin has cultivated a system of 'super-loyalists' or individuals too afraid to voice dissent, reinforced by state media control and the suppression of opposition figures like Alexei Navalny.
While some oligarchs and former officials have cautiously expressed reservations or called for peace, direct criticism of Putin remains exceptionally rare, underscoring the elite's adherence to the Kremlin line.

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.