France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, and Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, give an update on their negotiations about de-escalating the Ukraine crisis. Photograph: Reuters
The Guardian: Talks between Macron and Putin fail to produce Ukraine breakthrough
French president says both sides need to work quickly to avoid escalation after five-hour session at the Kremlin
Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin did not appear to reach a breakthrough in marathon talks at the Kremlin on Monday evening aimed at fending off a Russian attack on Ukraine.
After five hours of negotiations, Macron warned that the two sides needed to work quickly to avoid the risk of an escalation.
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Australian leader says reopening of borders may not be far away.
AFRICA
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African Union summit raises more questions than answers.
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters.
Human Rights Watch calls for probe into murder of UN workers in DR Congo.
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EUROPE
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