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Zelensky says Ukraine will observe Putin's Easter truce but claims violations

13 Sept 11:45 Key points summarised by AI

Russian President Putin declared a surprise 30-hour Easter truce, effective Saturday evening until Sunday midnight, citing humanitarian reasons.
Ukrainian President Zelensky agreed to observe the ceasefire but immediately accused Russia of violations, reporting continued artillery fire and air-raid sirens in Kyiv.
Zelensky proposed extending the truce beyond Easter, suggesting 30 days could "give peace a chance," despite prior rejections of similar proposals by Putin.
Both nations conducted a significant prisoner exchange, with each side returning over 240 captured fighters, a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
Ukrainian military command confirmed ongoing fighting and Russian attacks in various frontline sectors, with soldiers expressing skepticism about the truce's sincerity.

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.