Putin slams 'treason' as forces tackle Wagner revolt

13 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

President Putin denounced the Wagner mercenary group's revolt as "treason," warning it threatened Russia with civil war and posed a "stab in the back" to the nation.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, the nerve center for Russia's Ukraine offensive, and vowed to topple Moscow's top military leadership.
This rapidly unfolding rebellion marks the most significant challenge to Putin's long rule and Russia's gravest security crisis since he came to power.
Russian forces launched "counter-terrorist operations" to suppress the revolt, with reports of a fuel depot fire in Voronezh, as Moscow implemented heightened security measures.
International leaders, including the US, France, Germany, and the UK, are closely monitoring the volatile situation, which Ukraine's President Zelensky described as a sign of "Russia's weakness."

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.