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NATO squabbles over speedy accession of Ukraine as decisive summit looms

1 Oct 22:47 Key points summarised by AI

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg affirmed that all allies agree Ukraine will become a member, despite Moscow's objections, but divisions remain on the speed of accession.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Eastern European allies are pressing for a 'clear' decision and concrete steps towards membership at the upcoming mid-July Vilnius summit.
Western nations like the U.S. and Germany express caution about rapid accession during wartime, fearing it could draw NATO into direct conflict with Russia due to the alliance's mutual defense clause.
Allies are divided on the issue, with Hungary explicitly stating Ukraine's NATO accession cannot be on the summit agenda, highlighting the challenge of reaching a consensus.

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.