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Russia seeks calm after aborted mutiny, West sees cracks in Putin's power

13 Sept 09:21 Key points summarised by AI

Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group launched an armed mutiny, seizing a command center and advancing towards Moscow, before abruptly halting under a deal sending Prigozhin to Belarus and granting mercenaries amnesty.
Russia's government projected a return to normalcy, with Defense Minister Shoigu appearing publicly, though President Putin remained silent and key military figures were absent from public view, highlighting lingering uncertainty.
Western allies interpreted the aborted rebellion as revealing "massive cracks" in Putin's power and Russian stability, while China reaffirmed its support for Moscow.
The extraordinary events left global governments questioning the future stability of Russia, its leadership, and the implications for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Yesterday 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.