France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Putin says ready for Ukraine talks if Kyiv accepts 'new territorial realities'
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Putin says ready for Ukraine talks if Kyiv accepts 'new territorial realities'
13 Sept 08:30Key points summarised by AI
President Putin informed Turkish leader Erdogan that Russia is open to dialogue with Ukraine, but only if Kyiv accepts the 'new territorial realities' of Moscow's occupied and annexed regions.
The Kremlin criticized Western states for their 'destructive role' in supplying Ukraine with weapons and military equipment, along with operational information.
The leaders also discussed the implementation of the landmark grain deal and the necessity of unblocking Russian food and fertilizer supplies by removing all export barriers.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Today 12:56Key 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.