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Russia announces troop pullback from Ukraine’s Kharkiv area

13 Sept 11:39 Key points summarised by AI

Russia's Defense Ministry announced a troop withdrawal from key areas in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, including Balakliya and Izyum, citing a "regrouping" to focus on the Donbas.
This move follows a swift and significant Ukrainian counteroffensive, which has seen forces reclaim vital towns like Balakliya, Izyum, and Kupiansk, disrupting Russian supply lines.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy characterized the Russian pullback as a strategic retreat, marking it as Ukraine's most substantial battlefield success since the initial defense of Kyiv.
International reports confirm extensive Ukrainian gains, with estimates of advances up to 50 kilometers and the recapture of approximately 2,500 square kilometers, surprising Russian forces and isolating their positions.

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.