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Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine

13 Sept 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin expanded a fast-track procedure for Russian citizenship to all Ukrainians, previously limited to residents of specific eastern and southern regions.
Russian forces conducted missile and shelling attacks on Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring many, including children, with officials describing the targeting of civilian structures as "absolute terrorism."
Aggression continued across eastern Ukraine, including a rocket attack in Chasiv Yar that killed at least 24, indicating no pause in Russian offensives despite predictions.
British military intelligence suggests Russian troops are "mentally and physically exhausted" from continuous combat, highlighting significant personnel challenges for the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Europe faces heightened energy concerns as the main Russian gas pipeline to Germany, Nord Stream 1, began a 10-day maintenance closure, raising fears that Russia may not resume gas flow.

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.