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Putin forges ties with Iran's supreme leader in Tehran talks

13 Sept 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first trip outside the former Soviet Union since the Ukraine invasion, meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to signal Moscow's intent to forge closer strategic ties with Iran, China, and India against Western sanctions.
Khamenei called for long-term cooperation with Russia, urging vigilance against 'Western deception' and advocating for the gradual removal of the U.S. dollar from global trade.
Putin also met with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan to discuss a deal to resume Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and addressed the conflict in northern Syria, where Russia and Iran oppose Turkey's proposed military operations.
Deepening economic ties, Iran's National Iranian Oil Company and Russia's Gazprom signed a $40 billion memorandum of understanding, highlighting both nations' efforts to counter Western economic pressure.

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.