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Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war

28 Sept 18:07 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump expressed new skepticism regarding Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the Ukraine war, contradicting his earlier optimism about a quick peace deal.
Trump's doubts stemmed from recent Russian missile strikes on civilian areas, suggesting Putin might be 'tapping him along' and hinting at the need for 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions'.
He held a brief, 'very productive' meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Pope's funeral, their first face-to-face encounter since a contentious White House meeting.
In a recent interview, Trump stated that Ukraine should cede Crimea to Russia, a position that starkly contrasts with Zelensky's aim to regain all Ukrainian territories seized by Russia.
These shifting views and calls for different approaches emerge amidst intensified diplomatic efforts and pressure from allies for tougher actions against Russia.

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.