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NATO warns of long Ukraine war as Russian assaults follow EU boost for Kyiv

13 Sept 15:57 Key points summarised by AI

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the war in Ukraine could last for years, emphasizing the need for sustained military support with state-of-the-art weaponry to help Ukraine reclaim its eastern Donbas region.
Russia intensified its assaults across Ukraine, notably in the industrial city of Sievierodonetsk, immediately following the European Union's recommendation for Kyiv to receive candidate status, a significant diplomatic boost for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy maintained a defiant stance, visiting southern frontlines to boost troop morale and express confidence in victory, despite ongoing heavy fighting and Russian advances in key eastern cities.
The conflict has ironically pushed Finland and Sweden to seek NATO membership and accelerated Ukraine's EU aspirations, directly contrasting Russia's stated goals of halting NATO expansion and limiting Western influence.

Today 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.