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Ukraine calls for more sanctions, weapons to stop Russia's 'catastrophe'

13 Sept 20:27Key points summarised by AI

President Zelenskiy urged the West to impose a complete embargo on Russian energy and supply more weapons, warning that Russia's aggression targets the whole of Europe.
Ukraine is bracing for a tough battle in the east, where Russia is massing forces to establish a land corridor from Crimea to the Donbas region.
Western nations, including Britain, are increasing support with more weapons and sanctions, while international condemnation mounts over civilian casualties, particularly after a missile strike on a train station in Kramatorsk.

Today 16:38Key points summarised by AI

An "armed and dangerous" Army reservist, Robert Card, remains at large after allegedly killing 18 people and wounding 13 in a mass shooting at a Lewiston, Maine bowling alley and bar.
A massive police dragnet has locked down a wide area of Maine, with authorities conducting an intense manhunt and ordering residents to shelter in place.
The 40-year-old suspect, Card, a member of the US Army Reserve, was reportedly sent for psychiatric treatment recently after claiming to hear voices.
President Joe Biden condemned the "senseless and tragic" shooting, reiterating calls for stricter gun control measures and highlighting the recurring issue of gun violence in the United States.