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Putin misled by 'yes men' in military afraid to tell him the truth, White House and EU officials say

13 Sept 23:19 Key points summarised by AI

White House and European officials assert Russian President Vladimir Putin was misinformed by his advisors about the Ukraine war's poor progress and the devastating effects of Western sanctions.
Advisors were reportedly too scared to relay the truth to Putin, causing significant tension between him and his military leadership.
The U.S. publicly disclosed this intelligence to underscore Russia's strategic missteps and potentially sow dissension within Putin's trusted circles.
Russian conscripts were allegedly misled, believing they were participating in military exercises before being deployed to Ukraine with insufficient training.

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.