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EU leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions

13 Sept 08:39 Key points summarised by AI

The EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a ban on Russian oil imports, phasing out crude oil within six months and refined products by year-end, despite anticipated challenges for unanimous approval from member states.
New financial sanctions target Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, and two other major banks by disconnecting them from the SWIFT international payment system.
The package also includes sanctions against high-ranking military officers accused of war crimes in Bucha and a ban on three major Russian state-owned broadcasters for spreading propaganda.

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.